The Bakeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bradford
The Bakeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 December 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: 8 Heaton Road, Bradford, BD8 8QS
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bakeaway sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← The Bakeaway | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bakeaway 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 Bakeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appetizers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| B&B Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Adams Local Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Ahmed Halal Meat Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2016 |
| 2nd Wife Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| African & African Caribbean Wellbeing Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Al Aqsa Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Ali Go Local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2023 |
Questions about The Bakeaway
What is The Bakeaway's food hygiene rating?
The Bakeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 4 December 2023.
Is The Bakeaway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bakeaway last inspected?
The Bakeaway was last inspected on 4 December 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 The Bakeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bakeaway compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while The Bakeaway holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Bakeaway 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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