The Crafty Indian food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
The Crafty Indian 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 13 February 2024, 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: 34-38 Bradford Road, Shipley, BD18 3NT
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Crafty Indian 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% | ← The Crafty Indian | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Crafty Indian 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 The Crafty Indian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Aagrah Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Bar Remedy Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Adams News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2007 |
| Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2017 |
| Baildon Woodbottom Working Men Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2016 |
Questions about The Crafty Indian
What is The Crafty Indian's food hygiene rating?
The Crafty Indian has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 13 February 2024.
Is The Crafty Indian 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 The Crafty Indian last inspected?
The Crafty Indian was last inspected on 13 February 2024, 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 The Crafty Indian?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crafty Indian compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while The Crafty Indian holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Crafty Indian 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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