Shimlas food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
Shimlas holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 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: 808 Leeds Road, Bradford, BD3 9TY
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Shimlas 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% | ← Shimlas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 680 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 305 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 102 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 558 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 Good
- 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 Shimlas 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 Shimlas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Boy Spuds Mobile caterer | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| A S Poultry Distributors/Transporters | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Apna Khana Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Arkle Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Aspens Services at Lapage Primary School and Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services at Byron Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Aspens Service at Bowling Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Au Bites Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about Shimlas
What is Shimlas's food hygiene rating?
Shimlas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Shimlas 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shimlas last inspected?
Shimlas was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Shimlas?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shimlas compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Shimlas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Shimlas 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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