Umar Halal Meat food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Umar Halal Meat holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 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: 16 Girlington Road Industrial Estate, Girlington Road, Bradford, BD8 9NL
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Umar Halal Meat sits behind roughly 3,624 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ← Umar Halal Meat | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Umar Halal Meat 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 Umar Halal Meat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Halal Meat and Poultry Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Aziz Catering Other catering premises | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Al Madina Butchers Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Adaab Food Super Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Al Aqsa Food Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Ali Food Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Umar Halal Meat
What is Umar Halal Meat's food hygiene rating?
Umar Halal Meat has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bradford Council on 13 October 2023.
Is Umar Halal Meat safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Umar Halal Meat last inspected?
Umar Halal Meat was last inspected on 13 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 Umar Halal Meat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Umar Halal Meat compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Umar Halal Meat holds a 3. 306 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Umar Halal Meat 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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