The Chess Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
The Chess Centre 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 14 December 2022, more than 3 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: 8 Crescent Court, Ilkley, LS29 8DE
How it compares in Bradford
That puts The Chess Centre among the 2,941 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 | 2,941 | 72% | ← The Chess Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 307 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 102 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Chess Centre 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 The Chess Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| JB Wilkinson and Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Piccolino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Emporio Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Galo’s Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| New Brook Street Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
Questions about The Chess Centre
What is The Chess Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Chess Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 14 December 2022.
Is The Chess Centre 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 The Chess Centre last inspected?
The Chess Centre was last inspected on 14 December 2022, more than 3 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 The Chess Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chess Centre compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,081 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and The Chess Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Chess Centre 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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