Harveys food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Harveys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 August 2021, more than 4 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: 41a Smiddles Lane, Bradford, BD5 9NS
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Harveys 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% | ← Harveys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Harveys 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 Harveys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babyy La Glace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Barbecue East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Atique Food Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2014 |
| 1st Action UK Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Al Salams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Ancient Foresters Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Aspens Services at Horton Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
Questions about Harveys
What is Harveys's food hygiene rating?
Harveys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 25 August 2021.
Is Harveys 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harveys last inspected?
Harveys was last inspected on 25 August 2021, more than 4 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 Harveys?
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 Harveys compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Harveys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Harveys 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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