Food hygiene ratings in Elland

There are 157 food businesses in Elland with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Calderdale Council. A further 13 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.

Hygiene standards in Elland

74% of rated businesses in Elland hold the top score of 5, and 87% hold a 4 or better. 7 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.

Across Calderdale as a whole, 76% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Elland is in line with the borough.

How the 144 rated businesses in Elland score
5 out of 5 107 74%
4 out of 5 19 13%
3 out of 5 11 8%
2 out of 5 5 3%
1 out of 5 2 1%
0 out of 5 0 0%

Lowest-rated places in Elland

BusinessRatingInspected
Luigi's Takeaway/sandwich shop 1 - Major improvement necessary 26 May 2026
The Old Fire Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1 - Major improvement necessary 3 March 2026
Sowood Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2 - Some improvement necessary 30 January 2025
The Brow Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2 - Some improvement necessary 4 March 2026
The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 2 - Some improvement necessary 3 December 2025
The Rock Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 2 - Some improvement necessary 15 November 2024
Wing Yip House Takeaway/sandwich shop 2 - Some improvement necessary 7 May 2026

A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →

Questions about food hygiene in Elland

How many food businesses in Elland have a hygiene rating?

157 food businesses in Elland have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Calderdale Council. 144 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.

What is a typical food hygiene rating in Elland?

74% of rated businesses in Elland hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.

Are there any badly rated places in Elland?

7 food businesses in Elland hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 2 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.

Who inspects food businesses in Elland?

Environmental health officers at Calderdale Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.

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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.