What is the average food hygiene rating in Calderdale?

The average food hygiene rating in Calderdale is 4.58 out of 5, across 1,701 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Calderdale compare with the national average for food hygiene?

75.6% of rated premises in Calderdale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Calderdale 229 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Calderdale have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,286 food businesses in Calderdale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.6% of the 1,701 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Calderdale have a low hygiene rating?

65 food businesses in Calderdale are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Calderdale food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Calderdale (1,904 establishments on record, 1,701 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Calderdale

In Calderdale, 75.6% of 1,701 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.58/5. These figures cover 1,904 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Calderdale has 1,286 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,701 rated premises (75.6%). 65 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 75.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -4.1 pp
National rank: 229 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Calderdale

5★ Very Good

1,286 (75.6%)

4★ Good

217 (12.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

133 (7.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

40 (2.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

22 (1.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.2%)

Plus 73 awaiting inspection and 130 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 73 awaiting inspection and 130 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Calderdale: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Calderdale?: The average food hygiene rating in Calderdale is 4.58 out of 5, across 1,701 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Calderdale compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 75.6% of rated premises in Calderdale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Calderdale 229 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Calderdale have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,286 food businesses in Calderdale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.6% of the 1,701 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Calderdale have a low hygiene rating?: 65 food businesses in Calderdale are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Calderdale food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Calderdale (1,904 establishments on record, 1,701 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Calderdale

HX1427 places · 72.5% 5★

Top-rated places in Calderdale

Pickin ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 221 King Cross Road, Halifax, Calderdale · HX1 3JL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Caterpillar Day NurseryCaring Premises · 32 Stansfield Road, Todmorden, Calderdale · OL14 5DL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Hebble Harlequins Out Of School ClubCaring Premises · Bolton Brow Junior Infants And Nursery School, Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale · HX6 2BA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
The Red LionPub/bar/nightclub · Globe Inn, 66 - 68 Rastrick Common, Brighouse, Calderdale · HD6 3EL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
CostaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Costa Coffee At Tesco, Tesco Stores Limited, Haugh Shaw Road, Savile Park · HX1 3TU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Sainsbury'sRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Sainsburys Supermarket, Wade Street, Halifax, Calderdale · HX1 1SB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Eagle Care Home LtdCaring Premises · 104 Victoria Road, Elland, Calderdale · HX5 0QF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
SJeremy's @ The BoathouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Victoria Works, Wharf Street, Brighouse, Calderdale · HD6 1PP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Kings Coffee HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Kings Centre, Park Road, Halifax, Calderdale · HX1 2TS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Snackery Cabin CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 6, Kirklees Steel Works, Grove Street, Brighouse · HD6 1PL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Next Step TrustRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · HX1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Garden Shed CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Former The Garden Shed, Ganny Road, Brighouse, Calderdale
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Calderdale

Sowerby Balti HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 11 Towngate, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale · HX6 1HT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 November 2025
The Beehive Pub & DiningPub/bar/nightclub · Beehive Inn, 48 Hob Lane, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge · HX6 4NX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026
Pizza JunctionTakeaway/sandwich shop · 633C Bradford Road, Brighouse, Calderdale · HD6 4DN
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 May 2026
Flying SandwichRetailers - other · 563 Gibbet Street, Halifax, Calderdale · HX2 0AL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 October 2025
Hardie'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 54 Patmos, Burnley Road, Todmorden, Calderdale · OL14 5EY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 December 2025
Jan's DeliRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9 Stanley Street North, Shay Lane, Holmfield, Halifax · HX2 9AH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 October 2025
ButtyliciousTakeaway/sandwich shop · 139 Halifax Road, Todmorden, Calderdale · OL14 5BE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 June 2025
SThe Mushroom Sandwich ShopTakeaway/sandwich shop · The Mushroom, Gooder Street, Brighouse, Calderdale · HD6 1AT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 January 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,904 real Food Standards Agency records for Calderdale, of which 1,701 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.