Food Hygiene Ratings in Bradford

4,636 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 72.2% rated "very good".

4,636
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
46
Rated 0 or 1
72.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good72.2%2,955
Good16.7%685
Satisfactory7.5%306
Improvement Needed2.5%101
Major Improvement1.0%42
Urgent Improvement0.1%4

Business types

Retailers - other1,14424.7%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen94820.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop69815.1%
Pub/bar/nightclub4409.5%
Other catering premises4259.2%
Caring Premises2615.6%
Mobile caterer2545.5%
School/college/university2355.1%

Food hygiene ratings in Bradford are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 4,636 registered food businesses for Bradford. Of these, 4,093 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 72.2% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 46 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Butt Karahi BradfordBD3 8ND0Feb 05, 2026
Desi KhanaBD3 8EZ0Aug 19, 2025
Gulhar Catering and TakeawayBD5 8DH0Jun 09, 2026
Saffron PastriesBD1 2PN0Apr 09, 2026
Abaseen PeshawariBD8 9NJ1Jan 08, 2026
Adil Halal ButchersBD7 2HD1Jun 16, 2026
AfrogrocersBD5 0EN1Jan 20, 2026
Ahmed ShawarmaBD1 1PZ1Jun 16, 2026
Ami Gee's DinerBD5 8EL1Nov 19, 2025
B1 PoultryBD8 7JT1Mar 25, 2026
Bilal Food StoreBD3 0LZ1Jul 31, 2025
Bismillah Tiffin BoxBD1 1SX1Feb 19, 2026
Burak Food StoreBD9 5JE1May 24, 2025
Cafe BazaarBD1 3RB1Jan 08, 2026
Cafe Cupcake CravingsBD7 2AT1Aug 17, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Bradford have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 2,955 food businesses in Bradford with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 72.2% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Bradford?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Bradford?+

Inspection frequency in Bradford depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies