R Drake News Agent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
R Drake News Agent holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 21 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: 498 Leeds Road, Thackley, BD10 8JH
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so R Drake News Agent 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% | ← R Drake News Agent | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 R Drake News Agent 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 R Drake News Agent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Bit A Sweet Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Argent Catering Services at Denso Marston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Bradford College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Amity Brew Co Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about R Drake News Agent
What is R Drake News Agent's food hygiene rating?
R Drake News Agent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 21 May 2025.
Is R Drake News Agent 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was R Drake News Agent last inspected?
R Drake News Agent was last inspected on 21 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 R Drake News Agent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does R Drake News Agent compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while R Drake News Agent holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects R Drake News Agent 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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