The Mardy Mare food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Calderdale
The Mardy Mare holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 July 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.
88% of rated food businesses in Calderdale score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Calderdale ratings →
Address: 19 Harehill Avenue, Todmorden, Calderdale, OL14 5LA
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts The Mardy Mare among the 1,299 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 | 1,299 | 75% | ← The Mardy Mare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 220 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 47 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 179 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 The Mardy Mare 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 Mardy Mare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2026 |
| Pennine School School/college/university | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Weavers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 285 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 May 2024 |
| Mr Beans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Smashies Todmorden Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 372 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2025 |
| Mam's Shop Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Harley Street Nursery Caring Premises | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Todmorden High School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about The Mardy Mare
What is The Mardy Mare's food hygiene rating?
The Mardy Mare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 25 July 2024.
Is The Mardy Mare 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mardy Mare last inspected?
The Mardy Mare was last inspected on 25 July 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 Mardy Mare?
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 The Mardy Mare compare to other places in Calderdale?
75% of the 1,734 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Mardy Mare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects The Mardy Mare 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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The Mardy Mare is one of 149 rated food businesses in Todmorden. See every hygiene rating in Todmorden →
Calderdale inspects and rates 1,913 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Calderdale →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.calderdale.gov.uk
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