Malala Food Store & Malala Halal Meat food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Malala Food Store & Malala Halal Meat 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 8 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 381 Kensington Street, Bradford, BD8 9LH
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Malala Food Store & Malala Halal Meat 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% | ← Malala Food Store & Malala Halal Meat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Malala Food Store & Malala Halal Meat 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 Malala Food Store & Malala Halal Meat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Food Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Al Aqsa Food Store Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Aziz Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Ahmed Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2016 |
| 2nd Wife Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Adam Halal Meat and Poultry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Appetizers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Asda Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Malala Food Store & Malala Halal Meat
What is Malala Food Store & Malala Halal Meat's food hygiene rating?
Malala Food Store & Malala Halal Meat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 8 November 2025.
Is Malala Food Store & Malala Halal Meat 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 Malala Food Store & Malala Halal Meat last inspected?
Malala Food Store & Malala Halal Meat was last inspected on 8 November 2025, 8 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 Malala Food Store & Malala Halal Meat?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Malala Food Store & Malala Halal Meat compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Malala Food Store & Malala Halal Meat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Malala Food Store & Malala Halal Meat 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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