Rio Grande food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bradford
Rio Grande 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 30 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: Thorn House, Woodhead Road, Bradford, BD7 1PD
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Rio Grande 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% | ← Rio Grande | |
| 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 Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2Z Learning Centre Caring Premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Abu Bakar Foods Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Adil Halal Meat Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2022 |
| Aspens Services at Copthorne Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Baba Jaja Foodstore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Ashgrove General Store & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2019 |
| Aspens Services at Horton Grange Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Acorn Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
Questions about Rio Grande
What is Rio Grande's food hygiene rating?
Rio Grande has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 30 May 2023.
Is Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande last inspected?
Rio Grande was last inspected on 30 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 Rio Grande?
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 Rio Grande compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Rio Grande holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Rio Grande 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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