The Country Stores food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
The Country Stores 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
This is a fresh result: The Country Stores was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 13 St Georges Square, Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, HX7 8ET
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts The Country Stores 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 Country Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Country 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.
Questions about The Country Stores
What is The Country Stores's food hygiene rating?
The Country Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 9 July 2026.
Is The Country Stores 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 Country Stores last inspected?
The Country Stores was last inspected on 9 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Country Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Country Stores compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Country Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects The Country 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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The Country Stores is one of 152 rated food businesses in Hebden Bridge. See every hygiene rating in Hebden Bridge →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.calderdale.gov.uk
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