New Fern food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Calderdale
New Fern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 2 July 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Ferncliffe House, Cousin Lane, Halifax, HX2 8AD
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts New Fern among the 1,295 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 | 1,295 | 76% | ← New Fern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 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 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 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 New Fern 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 New Fern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Biryani Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Cafe Sports Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bank Top Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Adam's Steak Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Brackenbed Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Broadwood High School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Cartron House (CMBC) Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
Questions about New Fern
What is New Fern's food hygiene rating?
New Fern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 2 July 2024.
Is New Fern 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Fern last inspected?
New Fern was last inspected on 2 July 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 New Fern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 New Fern compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and New Fern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects New Fern 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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