Bismillah Tiffin Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bradford
Bismillah Tiffin Box holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: 6 Upper Millergate, Bradford, BD1 1SX
How it compares in Bradford
A 1 is rare: only 43 of 4,081 rated places in Bradford score this low, about one in 95. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,941 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 307 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 102 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ← Bismillah Tiffin Box | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 552 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Bismillah Tiffin Box the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bismillah Tiffin Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Global Essentials Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2021 |
| Adams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Ayubowan Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| Alhambra Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Azuma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| ATC Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about Bismillah Tiffin Box
What is Bismillah Tiffin Box's food hygiene rating?
Bismillah Tiffin Box has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Bradford Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Bismillah Tiffin Box safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Bismillah Tiffin Box last inspected?
Bismillah Tiffin Box was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bradford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bismillah Tiffin Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bismillah Tiffin Box compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,081 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Bismillah Tiffin Box holds a 1. 43 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Bismillah Tiffin Box 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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We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bradford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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