Whytes Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
Whytes Off Licence 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
This is a fresh result: Whytes Off Licence was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 53 Keighley Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 8AR
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Whytes Off Licence 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% | ← Whytes Off Licence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Whytes Off Licence 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 Whytes Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Acai And Thrive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 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 | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bear's House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Biryani Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Bankfield Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Whytes Off Licence
What is Whytes Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Whytes Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Whytes Off Licence 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 Whytes Off Licence last inspected?
Whytes Off Licence was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Whytes Off Licence?
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 Whytes Off Licence compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,713 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Whytes Off Licence is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Whytes Off Licence 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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