Clifton Groceries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Clifton Groceries 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 18 May 2023, more than 3 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: 2 St Michaels Road, Bradford, BD8 8HE
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Clifton Groceries 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% | ← Clifton Groceries | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Clifton Groceries 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 Clifton Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Go Local Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2023 |
| Al Aqsa Catering Other catering premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Allerton Community Enterprise Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2022 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| A2Z Learning Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| African & African Caribbean Wellbeing Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Al Madina Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Afro Global Essentials Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Clifton Groceries
What is Clifton Groceries's food hygiene rating?
Clifton Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 18 May 2023.
Is Clifton Groceries 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 Clifton Groceries last inspected?
Clifton Groceries was last inspected on 18 May 2023, more than 3 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 Clifton Groceries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Clifton Groceries compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Clifton Groceries holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Clifton Groceries 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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