Al Bilal Banqueting Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bradford
Al Bilal Banqueting Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 5 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Hockney Community Centre Unit 8 Thornton Road Industrial Estate, Hockney Road, Bradford, BD8 9HQ
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Al Bilal Banqueting Hall 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% | ← Al Bilal Banqueting Hall | |
| 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 Al Bilal Banqueting Hall 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 Bilal Banqueting Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Madina Butchers Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Aziz Catering Other catering premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Adam Halal Meat and Poultry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Al Aqsa Food Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Ahmed Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2016 |
| Adaab Food Super Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Ali Go Local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2023 |
Questions about Al Bilal Banqueting Hall
What is Al Bilal Banqueting Hall's food hygiene rating?
Al Bilal Banqueting Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Al Bilal Banqueting Hall 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al Bilal Banqueting Hall last inspected?
Al Bilal Banqueting Hall was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 months 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 Bilal Banqueting Hall?
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 Al Bilal Banqueting Hall compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Al Bilal Banqueting Hall holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Al Bilal Banqueting Hall 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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