Kiplings food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
Kiplings holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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: 24 - 26 Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 2EA
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Kiplings 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% | ← Kiplings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kiplings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakeberry Bakery Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Bobby's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Albiola Catering Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Bar Francisca Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Ang's Scran Van Mobile caterer | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| All Starz Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bamboo Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Blondies Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
Questions about Kiplings
What is Kiplings's food hygiene rating?
Kiplings has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Kiplings 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kiplings last inspected?
Kiplings was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
How does Kiplings compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Kiplings is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Kiplings 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Kiplings is one of 184 rated food businesses in Sowerby Bridge. See every hygiene rating in Sowerby Bridge →
Calderdale inspects and rates 1,902 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Calderdale →
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