Express Saver food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
Express Saver holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 May 2025, 13 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: 172 Parkinson Lane, Halifax, Calderdale, HX1 3UB
How it compares in Calderdale
In Calderdale, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Express Saver sits behind roughly 1,295 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,295 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 12% | ← Express Saver | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Express Saver 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 Express Saver, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Box - Egg Free Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Allstarz Halifax Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Bird's Nest Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Billy's Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Creative Learning @ Pye Nest Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Asia Superstore Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Express Saver
What is Express Saver's food hygiene rating?
Express Saver has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Calderdale Council on 19 May 2025.
Is Express Saver safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Express Saver last inspected?
Express Saver was last inspected on 19 May 2025, 13 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 Express Saver?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Express Saver compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while Express Saver holds a 4. 210 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Express Saver 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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