Paul's Fish food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
Paul's Fish 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 21 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: Market Hall, Brook Street, Todmorden, OL14 5AJ
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Paul's Fish 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% | ← Paul's Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Paul's Fish 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 Paul's Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Gourmet Med Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Brian's Farm Fayre Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Cheese And Thank You Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Choc Moose Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Cocina Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| J & D Bracewell Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Meat In The Middle Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Nick Fielden Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
Questions about Paul's Fish
What is Paul's Fish's food hygiene rating?
Paul's Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Paul's Fish 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 Paul's Fish last inspected?
Paul's Fish was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Paul's Fish?
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 Paul's Fish compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Paul's Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Paul's Fish 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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