Towngate Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
Towngate Tearoom 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 October 2025, 8 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: 34 Towngate, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge, HX7 7LW
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Towngate Tearoom among the 1,294 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 | 1,294 | 76% | ← Towngate Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 193 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 Towngate Tearoom 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 Towngate Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heptonstall Post Office Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| The Cross Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Streatza Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Calderfood Support Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Hebden Royd CE (A) Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Hebden Bridge Hummus Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Waterside Gym Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Calderfood Support Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Towngate Tearoom
What is Towngate Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Towngate Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 30 October 2025.
Is Towngate Tearoom 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 Towngate Tearoom last inspected?
Towngate Tearoom was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 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 Towngate Tearoom?
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 Towngate Tearoom compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Towngate Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Towngate Tearoom 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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