Union Cross food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Calderdale
Union Cross holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Union Cross Hotel, 12 Old Market, Halifax, HX1 1TN
How it compares in Calderdale
In Calderdale, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Union Cross sits behind roughly 1,509 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,298 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 137 | 8% | ← Union Cross | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Union Cross 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 Union Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Coffee King Express (CA72UVH) Mobile caterer | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Coffee @ No.1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| 7ten Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Alaeli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Calder Cheesehouse Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Caffè Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Acapulco Night Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
Questions about Union Cross
What is Union Cross's food hygiene rating?
Union Cross has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Calderdale Council on 16 September 2024.
Is Union Cross safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Union Cross last inspected?
Union Cross was last inspected on 16 September 2024, 21 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 Union Cross?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Union Cross compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,713 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while Union Cross holds a 3. 137 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Union Cross 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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