Willow Bank Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bradford
Willow Bank Care Home 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 29 May 2025, 13 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: 4 Bell Dean Road, Bradford, BD15 7WB
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Willow Bank Care Home 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% | ← Willow Bank Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 Willow Bank Care Home 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 Willow Bank Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Steakhouse & Pizza Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Akhi’s Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Allerton Park Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Allerton Conservative Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
| Allerton Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Allerton Catholic Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Ali's Desi Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Willow Bank Care Home
What is Willow Bank Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Willow Bank Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 29 May 2025.
Is Willow Bank Care Home 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 Willow Bank Care Home last inspected?
Willow Bank Care Home was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 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 Willow Bank Care Home?
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 Willow Bank Care Home compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Willow Bank Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Willow Bank Care Home 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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