Ripponden Conservative Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Calderdale
Ripponden Conservative Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 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: Victoria Hall, 212 Halifax Road, Ripponden, HX6 4BG
How it compares in Calderdale
In Calderdale, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Ripponden Conservative Club sits behind roughly 1,295 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,295 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 12% | ← Ripponden Conservative Club | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ripponden Conservative Club 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 Ripponden Conservative Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Aura Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Ripponden Wine Co. Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Indii Brew Co. Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Beaumonts Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Wildgoose Cafes Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Tempo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Over The Bridge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Cuckoo And Rose Mobile caterer | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Ripponden Conservative Club
What is Ripponden Conservative Club's food hygiene rating?
Ripponden Conservative Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Calderdale Council on 28 March 2024.
Is Ripponden Conservative Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ripponden Conservative Club last inspected?
Ripponden Conservative Club was last inspected on 28 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 Ripponden Conservative Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ripponden Conservative Club compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while Ripponden Conservative Club holds a 4. 210 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Ripponden Conservative Club 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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