Hebden Sarnies Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
Hebden Sarnies Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 9 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: 34 Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, HX7 8EX
How it compares in Calderdale
A 1 is rare: only 19 of 1,707 rated places in Calderdale score this low, about one in 90. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,288 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ← Hebden Sarnies Ltd | |
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 193 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Hebden Sarnies Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. 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 Hebden Sarnies Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mijo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Coffee Cali Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Pennine Provisions Ltd Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| R And H Murray Butchers And Farmers Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Pen And Pearl Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Hebden Deli Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Square One Coffee Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Little H Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Hebden Sarnies Ltd
What is Hebden Sarnies Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Hebden Sarnies Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Calderdale Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Hebden Sarnies Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 Hebden Sarnies Ltd last inspected?
Hebden Sarnies Ltd was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 Hebden Sarnies Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hebden Sarnies Ltd compare to other places in Calderdale?
75% of the 1,707 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while Hebden Sarnies Ltd holds a 1. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Hebden Sarnies Ltd 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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A rating of 1 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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