Staff Of Life Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Calderdale
Staff Of Life Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 December 2025, 6 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: 550 Burnley Road, Todmorden, Calderdale, OL14 8JF
How it compares in Calderdale
A 2 is rare: only 46 of 1,707 rated places in Calderdale score this low, about one in 37. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,288 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ← Staff Of Life Inn | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Staff Of Life Inn 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 Staff Of Life Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydgate Village Shop & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Cornholme Grocers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Bombay Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| The Hungry Flame Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2025 |
| Moor Fillings Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Crab Apple Farm Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Parkin House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Todmorden High School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Staff Of Life Inn
What is Staff Of Life Inn's food hygiene rating?
Staff Of Life Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Calderdale Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Staff Of Life Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub 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 Staff Of Life Inn last inspected?
Staff Of Life Inn was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 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 Staff Of Life Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Staff Of Life Inn compare to other places in Calderdale?
75% of the 1,707 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while Staff Of Life Inn holds a 2. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Staff Of Life Inn 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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