Over The Bridge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Calderdale
Over The Bridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 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: 5 Bridge End, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4DF
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Over The Bridge among the 1,288 places in Calderdale holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,288 | 75% | ← Over The Bridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 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 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 Over The Bridge 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 Over The Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumonts Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Wild Aura Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Tempo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Ripponden Wine Co. Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Indii Brew Co. Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Cuckoo And Rose Mobile caterer | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Wildgoose Cafes Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| The Last Post Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
Questions about Over The Bridge
What is Over The Bridge's food hygiene rating?
Over The Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 27 March 2024.
Is Over The Bridge 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Over The Bridge last inspected?
Over The Bridge was last inspected on 27 March 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 Over The Bridge?
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 Over The Bridge compare to other places in Calderdale?
75% of the 1,707 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Over The Bridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Over The Bridge 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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