Rye Lane food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Calderdale
Rye Lane holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 270 Queens Road, King Cross, Halifax, HX1 4NJ
How it compares in Calderdale
A 2 is rare: only 45 of 1,713 rated places in Calderdale score this low, about one in 38. By contrast 76% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,298 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 137 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ← Rye Lane | |
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 191 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Rye Lane the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rye Lane, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Superstore Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Bites By Shiz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| Ali Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Aldi Foodstores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Brackenbed Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Bilawal Food Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bilawal Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Rye Lane
What is Rye Lane's food hygiene rating?
Rye Lane has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Calderdale Council on 16 April 2026.
Is Rye Lane safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Rye Lane last inspected?
Rye Lane was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rye Lane?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rye Lane compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,713 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while Rye Lane holds a 2. 45 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Rye Lane and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Calderdale, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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