Towngate Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
Towngate Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Towngate Stores was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 18 Towngate, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1HT
How it compares in Calderdale
In Calderdale, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Towngate Stores sits behind roughly 1,295 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,295 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 12% | ← Towngate Stores | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Towngate Stores 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 Towngate Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Stile Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Dhillons Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Faizoon's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Kenworthy's Cakes Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Copper Cow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| H Southwell & Son Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Bridge Booze Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
Questions about Towngate Stores
What is Towngate Stores's food hygiene rating?
Towngate Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Calderdale Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Towngate Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Towngate Stores last inspected?
Towngate Stores was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month 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 Towngate Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Towngate Stores compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while Towngate Stores holds a 4. 210 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Towngate Stores 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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Towngate Stores is one of 184 rated food businesses in Sowerby Bridge. See every hygiene rating in Sowerby Bridge →
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