Dandelion Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
Dandelion Cafe 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 28 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Holding Space, John Street, Shipley, BD18 3HU
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Dandelion Cafe 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% | ← Dandelion Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dandelion Cafe 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 Dandelion Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aagrah Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Abbey Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Bar Remedy Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Binns of Saltaire Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Adams News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2007 |
| Baildon Woodbottom Working Men Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2016 |
Questions about Dandelion Cafe
What is Dandelion Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Dandelion Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 28 June 2024.
Is Dandelion Cafe 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 Dandelion Cafe last inspected?
Dandelion Cafe was last inspected on 28 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Dandelion Cafe?
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 Dandelion Cafe compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Dandelion Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Dandelion Cafe 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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