Walsden Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
Walsden Village Stores 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 8 May 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: 574 Rochdale Road, Todmorden, Calderdale, OL14 7SL
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Walsden Village Stores among the 1,301 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 | 1,301 | 76% | ← Walsden Village Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 136 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 192 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 Walsden Village Stores 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 Walsden Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollins Day Care Caring Premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Kirkby's Kitchen Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Cotton Weavers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Millreed Lodge Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Spicy Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bridge End WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 May 2024 |
Questions about Walsden Village Stores
What is Walsden Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Walsden Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 8 May 2024.
Is Walsden Village Stores 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 Walsden Village Stores last inspected?
Walsden Village Stores was last inspected on 8 May 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 Walsden Village Stores?
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 Walsden Village Stores compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,714 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Walsden Village Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Walsden Village Stores 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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