Stainland And District Community Charity (Old Library) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
Stainland And District Community Charity (Old Library) 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 11 December 2024, 19 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: 4 South Parade, Stainland, Elland, HX4 9HW
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Stainland And District Community Charity (Old Library) 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% | ← Stainland And District Community Charity (Old Library) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Stainland And District Community Charity (Old Library) 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 Stainland And District Community Charity (Old Library), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golcar United Community Playing Fields Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Holy Well Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Gardens Farm Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Dhillons Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2019 |
| Bumblebee Bakery Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Angel Care Residential Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Cross Hill Methodist Church - Hopscotch Corner School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Cross Hills Methodist Church Luncheon Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Stainland And District Community Charity (Old Library)
What is Stainland And District Community Charity (Old Library)'s food hygiene rating?
Stainland And District Community Charity (Old Library) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Stainland And District Community Charity (Old Library) 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 Stainland And District Community Charity (Old Library) last inspected?
Stainland And District Community Charity (Old Library) was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 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 Stainland And District Community Charity (Old Library)?
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 Stainland And District Community Charity (Old Library) compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Stainland And District Community Charity (Old Library) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Stainland And District Community Charity (Old Library) 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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Stainland And District Community Charity (Old Library) is one of 157 rated food businesses in Elland. See every hygiene rating in Elland →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.calderdale.gov.uk
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