The Navigation food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Calderdale
The Navigation 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 9 July 2025, 12 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.
Address: Navigation Inn, 47 Chapel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3LF
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts The Navigation 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 Navigation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Navigation 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 The Navigation, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AV \& JI Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Bamboo Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| All Starz Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bar Francisca Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Albiola Catering Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Bobby's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Cakeberry Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Booze Express Sowerby Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
Questions about The Navigation
What is The Navigation's food hygiene rating?
The Navigation has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 9 July 2025.
Is The Navigation 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 Navigation last inspected?
The Navigation was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 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 The Navigation?
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 The Navigation compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Navigation is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects The Navigation 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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