Northern Lights Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Calderdale
Northern Lights Preschool 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
The rating dates from 12 July 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: Raven Street Centre, 7 Raven Street, Halifax, HX1 4NB
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Northern Lights Preschool 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% | ← Northern Lights Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Northern Lights Preschool 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 Northern Lights Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Superstore Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Bites By Shiz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| Ali Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Aldi Foodstores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Bilawal Food Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bilawal Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Brackenbed Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Northern Lights Preschool
What is Northern Lights Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Northern Lights Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 12 July 2024.
Is Northern Lights Preschool 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 Northern Lights Preschool last inspected?
Northern Lights Preschool was last inspected on 12 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 Northern Lights Preschool?
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 Northern Lights Preschool compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,713 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Northern Lights Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Northern Lights Preschool 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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