Local Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
Local Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 February 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: 228 Hanson Lane, Halifax, Calderdale, HX1 4QW
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Local Express 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% | ← Local Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Local Express 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 Local Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Asia Superstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Brackenbed Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Creations Community Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Booze Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Ali Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Bridgewood Trust Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Aldi Foodstores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
Questions about Local Express
What is Local Express's food hygiene rating?
Local Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 1 February 2024.
Is Local Express 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Local Express last inspected?
Local Express was last inspected on 1 February 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 Local Express?
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 Local Express compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Local Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Local Express 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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