Ripponden Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
Ripponden Mini Market 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 9 April 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: 224 Halifax Road, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4BG
How it compares in Calderdale
In Calderdale, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Ripponden Mini Market sits behind roughly 1,298 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,298 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← Ripponden Mini Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 137 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 191 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 Ripponden Mini Market 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 Ripponden Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Aura Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Ripponden Wine Co. Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Indii Brew Co. Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Beaumonts Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Wildgoose Cafes Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Tempo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Cuckoo And Rose Mobile caterer | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Over The Bridge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
Questions about Ripponden Mini Market
What is Ripponden Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Ripponden Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Calderdale Council on 9 April 2026.
Is Ripponden Mini Market 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 Ripponden Mini Market last inspected?
Ripponden Mini Market was last inspected on 9 April 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 Ripponden Mini Market?
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 Ripponden Mini Market compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,713 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while Ripponden Mini Market holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Ripponden Mini Market 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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