Hilltops Preschool

Hilltops Preschool is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Stones Methodist Church, Rochdale Road, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4LA, in the Calderdale local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Calderdale oversees 1,909 registered food businesses, of which 79% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Calderdale is 4.6 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.