Soul Bakery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
Soul Bakery 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 2 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: 2 Cross Hills, Halifax, Calderdale, HX1 1XQ
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Soul Bakery 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% | ← Soul Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Soul Bakery 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 Soul Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beefeater Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| 7ten Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Acapulco Night Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Coffee @ No.1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Coffee King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Brewed By T Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Barcode Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
Questions about Soul Bakery
What is Soul Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Soul Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 2 September 2024.
Is Soul Bakery 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 Soul Bakery last inspected?
Soul Bakery was last inspected on 2 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 Soul Bakery?
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 Soul Bakery compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Soul Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Soul Bakery 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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