Kuja food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Calderdale
Kuja holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 23 April 2026, 2 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: Ground Floor, 7 Central Buildings, Town Hall Street, HX6 2QD
How it compares in Calderdale
A 2 is rare: only 45 of 1,714 rated places in Calderdale score this low, about one in 38. By contrast 76% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,301 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 136 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ← Kuja | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Kuja the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kuja, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakeberry Bakery Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Ang's Scran Van Mobile caterer | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Bobby's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Albiola Catering Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Bar Francisca Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| All Starz Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Blondies Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Booze Express Sowerby Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
Questions about Kuja
What is Kuja's food hygiene rating?
Kuja has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Calderdale Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Kuja safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Kuja last inspected?
Kuja was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 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 Kuja?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kuja compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,714 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while Kuja holds a 2. 45 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Kuja 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Calderdale, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.calderdale.gov.uk
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