The Halal Sweet Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
The Halal Sweet Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 13 April 2022, 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: 32 Bradford Plaza, Rushton Avenue, Bradford, BD3 8EG
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Halal Sweet Shop 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 Halal Sweet Shop | |
| 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 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 Halal Sweet Shop 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 Halal Sweet Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2021 |
| Aramo Off Licence & Mini Market Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2023 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2022 |
| Arome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Akbars Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Bab Tooma Grande Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Aspens Services at Lapage Primary School and Nursery School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| AR Punjabi Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about The Halal Sweet Shop
What is The Halal Sweet Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Halal Sweet Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 13 April 2022.
Is The Halal Sweet Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Halal Sweet Shop last inspected?
The Halal Sweet Shop was last inspected on 13 April 2022, 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 The Halal Sweet Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Halal Sweet Shop compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while The Halal Sweet Shop holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Halal Sweet Shop 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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