The Malt House Bar & Restaurant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Calderdale
The Malt House Bar & Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 May 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
88% of rated food businesses in Calderdale score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Calderdale ratings →
Address: The Malt House, 270 Oldham Road, Ripponden, HX6 4QB
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts The Malt House Bar & Restaurant among the 1,299 places in Calderdale holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,299 | 75% | ← The Malt House Bar & Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 220 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 47 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 179 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Malt House Bar & Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Lounge Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Just Scrumptious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 June 2026 |
| Turners Of Rishworth Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 October 2025 |
| Bridge That Gap Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
| Triangle Bakehouse Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| The Loft Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| Walkies Diner Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| The Trawlerman's Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about The Malt House Bar & Restaurant
What is The Malt House Bar & Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Malt House Bar & Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Malt House Bar & Restaurant 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Malt House Bar & Restaurant last inspected?
The Malt House Bar & Restaurant was last inspected on 21 May 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
How does The Malt House Bar & Restaurant compare to other places in Calderdale?
75% of the 1,734 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Malt House Bar & Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects The Malt House Bar & Restaurant 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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