Balance food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
Balance holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2025, 7 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: 3 Crown Street, Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, HX7 8EH
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Balance 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% | ← Balance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Balance 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 Balance, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim's Falafel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| The People's Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Blue Sky Baker HB Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Sam's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| The Bay Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| The Excited Goat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Crown Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Mamil Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Balance
What is Balance's food hygiene rating?
Balance has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Balance 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Balance last inspected?
Balance was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 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 Balance?
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 Balance compare to other places in Calderdale?
75% of the 1,707 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Balance is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Balance 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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