Ovenden Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
Ovenden Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2023, 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: 234 - 236 Ovenden Way, Ovenden, Halifax, HX3 5NU
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Ovenden Stores among the 1,294 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 | 1,294 | 76% | ← Ovenden Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 193 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Ovenden Stores 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 Ovenden Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bank Top Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Cafe Sports Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Biryani Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Brackenbed Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Broadwood High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Adam's Steak Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bear's House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Ovenden Stores
What is Ovenden Stores's food hygiene rating?
Ovenden Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 15 November 2023.
Is Ovenden Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ovenden Stores last inspected?
Ovenden Stores was last inspected on 15 November 2023, 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 Ovenden Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ovenden Stores compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Ovenden Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Ovenden Stores 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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