Astronomer Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
Astronomer Diner 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 18 December 2024, 18 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: The Piece Hall, Piece Hall, Halifax, HX1 1RE
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Astronomer Diner among the 1,288 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 | 1,288 | 75% | ← Astronomer Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 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 Astronomer Diner 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 Astronomer Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Alaeli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Calder Cheesehouse Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Browns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Coffee @ No.1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Coffee King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Coffee King Express Mobile caterer | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Astronomer Diner
What is Astronomer Diner's food hygiene rating?
Astronomer Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 18 December 2024.
Is Astronomer Diner 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 Astronomer Diner last inspected?
Astronomer Diner was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 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 Astronomer Diner?
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 Astronomer Diner compare to other places in Calderdale?
75% of the 1,707 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Astronomer Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Astronomer Diner 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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