The Hatch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
The Hatch 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 8 January 2026, 6 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: 39A Bradford Road, Brighouse, Calderdale, HD6 1RW
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts The Hatch 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% | ← The Hatch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Hatch 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 Hatch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfies American Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| B White Butchers Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Czerwik Fine Wine And Cheese Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Brighouse Convenience Store Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Calder Brighouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| District Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Cristaz Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about The Hatch
What is The Hatch's food hygiene rating?
The Hatch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 8 January 2026.
Is The Hatch 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 Hatch last inspected?
The Hatch was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 The Hatch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Hatch compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Hatch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects The Hatch 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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