Lil Afrikana food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
Lil Afrikana 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 23 October 2023, 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: 57 Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AZ
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Lil Afrikana 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% | ← Lil Afrikana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lil Afrikana 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 Lil Afrikana, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgrove General Store & Off Licence Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2019 |
| ATC Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Baba Jaja Foodstore Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Alhambra Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Afro Global Essentials Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| All Saints C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| Ahmed Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
Questions about Lil Afrikana
What is Lil Afrikana's food hygiene rating?
Lil Afrikana has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 23 October 2023.
Is Lil Afrikana 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 Lil Afrikana last inspected?
Lil Afrikana was last inspected on 23 October 2023, 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 Lil Afrikana?
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 Lil Afrikana compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Lil Afrikana is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Lil Afrikana 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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