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Al's Dive Bar food hygiene rating

Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford

Al's Dive Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 12 October 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: 15 Duke Street, Bradford, BD1 3QS

How it compares in Bradford

In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Al's Dive Bar sits behind roughly 2,941 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.

Every rated food business in Bradford
5 out of 5 2,941 72%
4 out of 5 684 17% ← Al's Dive Bar
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

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 Al's Dive Bar 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 Al's Dive Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Adams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 57 yards away 5 - Very good 6 February 2026
Ayubowan Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop 57 yards away 5 - Very good 18 September 2025
Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 212 yards away 5 - Very good 29 July 2021
Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 216 yards away 5 - Very good 25 June 2021
Afro Global Essentials Retailers - other 258 yards away 5 - Very good 15 January 2025
Azuma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 18 March 2026
Alhambra Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 23 February 2024
Allerton Community Enterprise Other catering premises 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 2 March 2022

Questions about Al's Dive Bar

What is Al's Dive Bar's food hygiene rating?

Al's Dive Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 12 October 2023.

Is Al's Dive Bar 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.

When was Al's Dive Bar last inspected?

Al's Dive Bar was last inspected on 12 October 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 Al's Dive Bar?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Al's Dive Bar compare to other places in Bradford?

72% of the 4,081 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Al's Dive Bar holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.

Who decides the rating?

Bradford Council inspects Al's Dive Bar 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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