The Hermit food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
The Hermit 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 15 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 Hope Street, Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, HX7 8AG
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts The Hermit among the 1,288 places in Calderdale holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,288 | 75% | ← The Hermit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Hermit 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 The Hermit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goo Cheese Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| COIN Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Saltas Hebden Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Daniel Gibbon T/A Quality Meat Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| NISA Hebden Bridge Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Nelsons Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Hebden Bridge Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about The Hermit
What is The Hermit's food hygiene rating?
The Hermit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 15 July 2023.
Is The Hermit 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 The Hermit last inspected?
The Hermit was last inspected on 15 July 2023, more than 2 years 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 The Hermit?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hermit compare to other places in Calderdale?
75% of the 1,707 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Hermit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects The Hermit 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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