Towngate Fisheries food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bradford
Towngate Fisheries holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 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: 56 High Street, Idle, BD10 8NN
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Towngate Fisheries 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% | ← Towngate Fisheries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Towngate Fisheries 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 Towngate Fisheries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Bit A Sweet Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Bradford College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Amity Brew Co Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Albion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2021 |
| Bolton Villas Cricket Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2013 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2006 |
| All Aboard and Country Kids Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
Questions about Towngate Fisheries
What is Towngate Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
Towngate Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Towngate Fisheries 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Towngate Fisheries last inspected?
Towngate Fisheries was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 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 Towngate Fisheries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Towngate Fisheries compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Towngate Fisheries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Towngate Fisheries 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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