Shimlas Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
Shimlas Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 139a East Parade, Keighley, BD21 5HX
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Shimlas Express among the 2,942 places in Bradford holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ← Shimlas Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 554 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 Good
- 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 Shimlas Express 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 Shimlas Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boltmakers Arms (wet sales only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Everlast Gyms Keighley Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2016 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Dollie Daydreams Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Coco Keighley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Cavendish (Bar only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Cafe Incontro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Shimlas Express
What is Shimlas Express's food hygiene rating?
Shimlas Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 6 August 2024.
Is Shimlas Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shimlas Express last inspected?
Shimlas Express was last inspected on 6 August 2024, 23 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 Shimlas Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shimlas Express compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Shimlas Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Shimlas Express 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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Understanding this rating
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