The Old Bridge Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Calderdale
The Old Bridge Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 March 2026, 4 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: Ye Olde Bridge Inn, Priest Lane, Ripponden, HX6 4DF
How it compares in Calderdale
In Calderdale, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Bridge Inn sits behind roughly 1,295 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,295 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 12% | ← The Old Bridge Inn | |
| 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.
Questions about The Old Bridge Inn
What is The Old Bridge Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Bridge Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Calderdale Council on 6 March 2026.
Is The Old Bridge Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Bridge Inn last inspected?
The Old Bridge Inn was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
How does The Old Bridge Inn compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Bridge Inn holds a 4. 210 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects The Old Bridge Inn 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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