Goo Cheese food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
Goo Cheese holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 October 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: 3 Carlton Street, Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, HX7 8ER
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Goo Cheese among the 1,294 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 | 1,294 | 76% | ← Goo Cheese | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 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 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 Goo Cheese 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 Goo Cheese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelsons Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| NISA Hebden Bridge Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| The Hermit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Daniel Gibbon T/A Quality Meat Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Saltas Hebden Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Hebden Deli Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| R And H Murray Butchers And Farmers Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
Questions about Goo Cheese
What is Goo Cheese's food hygiene rating?
Goo Cheese has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 26 October 2023.
Is Goo Cheese 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Goo Cheese last inspected?
Goo Cheese was last inspected on 26 October 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 Goo Cheese?
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 Goo Cheese compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Goo Cheese is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Goo Cheese 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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