Pearsons food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Calderdale
Pearsons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Pearsons was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 19 Union Street, Halifax, Calderdale, HX1 1PR
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Pearsons among the 1,295 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 | 1,295 | 76% | ← Pearsons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pearsons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Apollonis Greek Food Gyros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Browns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Alaeli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Calder Cheesehouse Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Astronomer Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Caffè Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
Questions about Pearsons
What is Pearsons's food hygiene rating?
Pearsons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Pearsons 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pearsons last inspected?
Pearsons was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
How does Pearsons compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Pearsons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Pearsons 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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