Ark Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bradford
Ark Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 February 2026, 5 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: 490 Halifax Road, Bradford, BD6 2LH
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Ark Day Nursery among the 2,942 places in Bradford holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ← Ark Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 680 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 305 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 102 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 558 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 Good
- 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 Ark Day Nursery 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 Ark Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Island Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Beacon Community Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2017 |
| Ancient Foresters Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Belly Booster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Beckly House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Beckside Lodge Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Acacia Bank Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Beth’s Bakesx Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
Questions about Ark Day Nursery
What is Ark Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Ark Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Ark Day Nursery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ark Day Nursery last inspected?
Ark Day Nursery was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 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 Ark Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ark Day Nursery compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Ark Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Ark Day Nursery 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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