West Vale Bakery Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
West Vale Bakery Ltd 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 28 January 2026, 5 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: 1 Victoria Street, West Vale, Elland, HX4 8DF
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts West Vale Bakery Ltd 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% | ← West Vale Bakery Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to West Vale Bakery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chariots Pizza And Balti House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Craft Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Cafe Thai Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Cooperative Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bevs Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Casa Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Cafe Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Angel Care Residential Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about West Vale Bakery Ltd
What is West Vale Bakery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
West Vale Bakery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 28 January 2026.
Is West Vale Bakery Ltd 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 West Vale Bakery Ltd last inspected?
West Vale Bakery Ltd was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
How does West Vale Bakery Ltd compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and West Vale Bakery Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects West Vale Bakery Ltd 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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