Gibson Mill Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
Gibson Mill Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 October 2025, 8 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: National Trust Visitor Centre, Gibson Mill, Midgehole Road, HX7 7AW
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Gibson Mill Cafe 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% | ← Gibson Mill Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Gibson Mill Cafe 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 Gibson Mill Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| May's Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| The Arvon Foundation Limited Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 November 2025 |
| Colden Childrens Club Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Colden J & I School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| White Lion Heptonstall Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 March 2026 |
| The Cross Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Heptonstall Post Office Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Towngate Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Gibson Mill Cafe
What is Gibson Mill Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Gibson Mill Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 27 October 2025.
Is Gibson Mill Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gibson Mill Cafe last inspected?
Gibson Mill Cafe was last inspected on 27 October 2025, 8 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 Gibson Mill Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gibson Mill Cafe compare to other places in Calderdale?
75% of the 1,707 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Gibson Mill Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Gibson Mill Cafe 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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