Outside the Box (Community Cafe) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
Outside the Box (Community Cafe) 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 8 February 2024, 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: Victorian Arcade, South Hawksworth Street, Ilkley, LS29 9DY
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Outside the Box (Community Cafe) 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% | ← Outside the Box (Community Cafe) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 680 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 305 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 102 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 558 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 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 Outside the Box (Community Cafe) 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 Outside the Box (Community Cafe), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilkley Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Chokdee Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2025 |
| Brooks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Forde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Pranzo Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Pizza Palazzo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Brooks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Avalons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2026 |
Questions about Outside the Box (Community Cafe)
What is Outside the Box (Community Cafe)'s food hygiene rating?
Outside the Box (Community Cafe) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 8 February 2024.
Is Outside the Box (Community Cafe) 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 Outside the Box (Community Cafe) last inspected?
Outside the Box (Community Cafe) was last inspected on 8 February 2024, 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 Outside the Box (Community Cafe)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Outside the Box (Community Cafe) compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Outside the Box (Community Cafe) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Outside the Box (Community Cafe) 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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