Yorkshire Dama Cheese food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Calderdale
Yorkshire Dama Cheese holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 June 2025, 12 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: Unit 12, Sowerby Bridge Business Park, Victoria Road, HX6 3AE
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Yorkshire Dama Cheese among the 1,298 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 | 1,298 | 76% | ← Yorkshire Dama Cheese | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 137 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 191 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 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 Yorkshire Dama Cheese 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 Yorkshire Dama Cheese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Booze Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| Ang's Scran Van Mobile caterer | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Cakeberry Bakery Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Bobby's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Albiola Catering Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Bar Francisca Pub/bar/nightclub | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| All Starz Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Blondies Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
Questions about Yorkshire Dama Cheese
What is Yorkshire Dama Cheese's food hygiene rating?
Yorkshire Dama Cheese has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Yorkshire Dama Cheese 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Yorkshire Dama Cheese last inspected?
Yorkshire Dama Cheese was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 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 Yorkshire Dama Cheese?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Yorkshire Dama Cheese compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,713 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Yorkshire Dama Cheese is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Yorkshire Dama Cheese 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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