The Bay Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
The Bay Tree 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 30 May 2024, 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: 12 Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, HX7 8EX
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts The Bay Tree 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 Bay Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Bay Tree 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 Bay Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The People's Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Balance Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Sam's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Dia Del Taco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Jim's Falafel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Rendezvous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Blue Sky Baker HB Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Mamil Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about The Bay Tree
What is The Bay Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Bay Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 30 May 2024.
Is The Bay Tree 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 Bay Tree last inspected?
The Bay Tree was last inspected on 30 May 2024, 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 Bay Tree?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bay Tree compare to other places in Calderdale?
75% of the 1,707 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Bay Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects The Bay Tree 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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