Cafe Route 609 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
Cafe Route 609 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 3 June 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: 609 Huddersfield Road, Bradford, BD12 8HJ
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Cafe Route 609 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% | ← Cafe Route 609 | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cafe Route 609 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 Cafe Route 609, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2017 |
| Chazzys Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Aspens Services at Appleton Academy School/college/university | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Blackstone Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| A Leadbeater Transport Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2019 |
Questions about Cafe Route 609
What is Cafe Route 609's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Route 609 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 3 June 2024.
Is Cafe Route 609 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 Cafe Route 609 last inspected?
Cafe Route 609 was last inspected on 3 June 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 Cafe Route 609?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Cafe Route 609 compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Cafe Route 609 holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Cafe Route 609 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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