Hirds Family Fisheries food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Calderdale
Hirds Family Fisheries holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 15 October 2025, 8 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: 163 Backhold Lane, Siddal, Halifax, HX3 9EJ
How it compares in Calderdale
In Calderdale, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Hirds Family Fisheries 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% | ← Hirds Family Fisheries | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Hirds Family Fisheries 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 Hirds Family Fisheries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Ing Royde Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Halifax Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Cafe Passion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Buzzi Barista Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Bevs Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Cafe Thai Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Bebe Rose Boulangerie Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
Questions about Hirds Family Fisheries
What is Hirds Family Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
Hirds Family Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Calderdale Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Hirds Family Fisheries 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hirds Family Fisheries last inspected?
Hirds Family Fisheries was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 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 Hirds Family Fisheries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hirds Family Fisheries compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while Hirds Family Fisheries holds a 4. 210 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Hirds Family Fisheries 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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