The Halifax Minster food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
The Halifax Minster 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 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Minster Church Of St John The Baptist, Church Street, Halifax, HX1 1QL
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts The Halifax Minster 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 Halifax Minster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Halifax Minster 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 Halifax Minster, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomer Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Coffee @ No.1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Alaeli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Calder Cheesehouse Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Coffee King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Browns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Caffè Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about The Halifax Minster
What is The Halifax Minster's food hygiene rating?
The Halifax Minster has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 5 September 2024.
Is The Halifax Minster 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 The Halifax Minster last inspected?
The Halifax Minster was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 Halifax Minster?
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 The Halifax Minster compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Halifax Minster is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects The Halifax Minster 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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