The Golden Haddock food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Calderdale
The Golden Haddock holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 July 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: 16 West Street, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 3AN
How it compares in Calderdale
A 2 is rare: only 45 of 1,713 rated places in Calderdale score this low, about one in 38. By contrast 76% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,298 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 137 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ← The Golden Haddock | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Golden Haddock the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Golden Haddock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Booze Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| Ang's Scran Van Mobile caterer | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Cakeberry Bakery Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Bobby's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Albiola Catering Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Bar Francisca Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Blondies Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| All Starz Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
Questions about The Golden Haddock
What is The Golden Haddock's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Haddock has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Calderdale Council on 14 July 2025.
Is The Golden Haddock safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Golden Haddock last inspected?
The Golden Haddock was last inspected on 14 July 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 The Golden Haddock?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Golden Haddock compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,713 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while The Golden Haddock holds a 2. 45 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects The Golden Haddock 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Calderdale, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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The Golden Haddock is one of 184 rated food businesses in Sowerby Bridge. See every hygiene rating in Sowerby Bridge →
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