The Difference Hospitality Group food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Calderdale
The Difference Hospitality Group 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 13 April 2026, 3 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: The Shay, Shaw Hill, Halifax, HX1 2YT
How it compares in Calderdale
In Calderdale, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Difference Hospitality Group 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% | ← The Difference Hospitality Group | |
| 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 Good
- 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 The Difference Hospitality Group 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 The Difference Hospitality Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Halifax Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Cafe Passion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Apollonis Greek Food Gyros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Bebe Rose Boulangerie Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Astronomer Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Coffee Barra Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Browns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about The Difference Hospitality Group
What is The Difference Hospitality Group's food hygiene rating?
The Difference Hospitality Group has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Calderdale Council on 13 April 2026.
Is The Difference Hospitality Group 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 The Difference Hospitality Group last inspected?
The Difference Hospitality Group was last inspected on 13 April 2026, 3 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 The Difference Hospitality Group?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Difference Hospitality Group compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while The Difference Hospitality Group holds a 4. 210 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects The Difference Hospitality Group 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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