PAJ Sweets food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
PAJ Sweets 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 17 March 2026, 3 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: 42 - 42A Newstead Avenue, Halifax, Calderdale, HX1 4TE
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts PAJ Sweets 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% | ← PAJ Sweets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 PAJ Sweets 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 PAJ Sweets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Booze Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Asia Superstore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Creations Community Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Brackenbed Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Bridgewood Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Coffee Domination Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Ali Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
Questions about PAJ Sweets
What is PAJ Sweets's food hygiene rating?
PAJ Sweets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 17 March 2026.
Is PAJ Sweets 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 PAJ Sweets last inspected?
PAJ Sweets was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 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 PAJ Sweets?
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 PAJ Sweets compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and PAJ Sweets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects PAJ Sweets 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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