4,636 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 72.2% rated "very good".
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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butt Karahi Bradford | BD3 8ND | 0 | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Desi Khana | BD3 8EZ | 0 | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Gulhar Catering and Takeaway | BD5 8DH | 0 | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Saffron Pastries | BD1 2PN | 0 | Apr 09, 2026 |
| Abaseen Peshawari | BD8 9NJ | 1 | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Adil Halal Butchers | BD7 2HD | 1 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Afrogrocers | BD5 0EN | 1 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Ahmed Shawarma | BD1 1PZ | 1 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Ami Gee's Diner | BD5 8EL | 1 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| B1 Poultry | BD8 7JT | 1 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Bilal Food Store | BD3 0LZ | 1 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Bismillah Tiffin Box | BD1 1SX | 1 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Burak Food Store | BD9 5JE | 1 | May 24, 2025 |
| Cafe Bazaar | BD1 3RB | 1 | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Cafe Cupcake Cravings | BD7 2AT | 1 | Aug 17, 2025 |
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.
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.
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.