Browns food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
Browns 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 30 April 2026, 2 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: 29 Southgate, Halifax, Calderdale, HX1 1DL
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Browns 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% | ← Browns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 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 191 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 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 Browns 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 Browns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffè Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Alaeli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Calder Cheesehouse Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Apollonis Greek Food Gyros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Coffee King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Coffee King Express (CA72UVH) Mobile caterer | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
Questions about Browns
What is Browns's food hygiene rating?
Browns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Browns 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 Browns last inspected?
Browns was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 Browns?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Browns compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,713 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Browns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Browns 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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