Nola Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Nola Foods 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 30 April 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: Unit 2, 73 Kirkgate, Bradford, BD1 1PZ
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Nola Foods 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% | ← Nola Foods | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Nola Foods 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 Nola Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2021 |
| Afro Global Essentials Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Adams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Ayubowan Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| Azuma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Alhambra Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
Questions about Nola Foods
What is Nola Foods's food hygiene rating?
Nola Foods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 30 April 2024.
Is Nola Foods 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 Nola Foods last inspected?
Nola Foods was last inspected on 30 April 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 Nola Foods?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nola Foods compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Nola Foods holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Nola Foods 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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