Clocktower Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
Clocktower Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 23 October 2023, 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 60 Carlisle Business Centre, Carlisle Road, Bradford, BD8 8BD
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Clocktower Cafe 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% | ← Clocktower Cafe | |
| 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 Clocktower Cafe 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 Clocktower Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| African & African Caribbean Wellbeing Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Adams Local Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| B&B Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Appetizers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| 2nd Wife Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Ahmed Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2016 |
| Ali Go Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2023 |
| Al Aqsa Food Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Clocktower Cafe
What is Clocktower Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Clocktower Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 23 October 2023.
Is Clocktower Cafe 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clocktower Cafe last inspected?
Clocktower Cafe was last inspected on 23 October 2023, 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 Clocktower Cafe?
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 Clocktower Cafe compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Clocktower Cafe holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Clocktower Cafe 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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