Thornton Road Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Thornton Road Convenience 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 9 May 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: 961 Thornton Road, Bradford, BD8 0JD
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Thornton Road Convenience 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% | ← Thornton Road Convenience | |
| 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 Thornton Road Convenience 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 Thornton Road Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Steakhouse & Pizza Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Allerton Park Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Adaab Food Super Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Akhi’s Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Allerton Conservative Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
Questions about Thornton Road Convenience
What is Thornton Road Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Thornton Road Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Thornton Road Convenience 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 Thornton Road Convenience last inspected?
Thornton Road Convenience was last inspected on 9 May 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 Thornton Road Convenience?
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 Thornton Road Convenience compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Thornton Road Convenience holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Thornton Road Convenience 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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