Willows Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
Willows Bistro holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Willow Court, Victoria Road, Elland, HX5 0PL
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Willows Bistro among the 1,298 places in Calderdale holding top marks, 76% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,298 | 76% | ← Willows Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 137 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Willows Bistro none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Willows Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bevs Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Chariots Pizza And Balti House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Cafe Thai Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Casa Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Cafe Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Angel Care Residential Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Willows Bistro
What is Willows Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Willows Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 12 July 2024.
Is Willows Bistro safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willows Bistro last inspected?
Willows Bistro was last inspected on 12 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Willows Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Willows Bistro compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,713 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Willows Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Willows Bistro 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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