The Outback food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
The Outback 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 24 April 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: Jubilee Childrens Centre, Lightowler Road, Pellon, HX1 5NB
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts The Outback 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% | ← The Outback | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Outback 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 Outback, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Halal Meat Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Bilawal Food Store Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bilawal Halal Meat Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Asia Superstore Retailers - other | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Aldi Foodstores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Bites By Shiz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| Cloud 9 Complex Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Cafe No 5 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about The Outback
What is The Outback's food hygiene rating?
The Outback has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 24 April 2024.
Is The Outback 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 The Outback last inspected?
The Outback was last inspected on 24 April 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 The Outback?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Outback compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,713 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Outback is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects The Outback 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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