Royal Saffron food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
Royal Saffron 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 28 August 2025, 10 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: 219 Bradford Road, Brighouse, Calderdale, HD6 4AS
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Royal Saffron 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% | ← Royal Saffron | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- 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 Royal Saffron 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 Royal Saffron, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Piece Of Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Brighouse Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Brighouse And Halifax Model Engineers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| AD Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Cafe 139 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Bun And Blaze Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Brighouse High School Sixth Form Centre School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Alfies American Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Royal Saffron
What is Royal Saffron's food hygiene rating?
Royal Saffron has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Royal Saffron 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 Royal Saffron last inspected?
Royal Saffron was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 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 Royal Saffron?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Royal Saffron compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Saffron is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Royal Saffron 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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