Smokehouse Bradford food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Bradford
Smokehouse Bradford holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 February 2026, 5 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: Unit 17 Bowling Court Industrial Estate, Mary Street, Bradford, BD4 8TT
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Smokehouse Bradford 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% | ← Smokehouse Bradford | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Smokehouse Bradford 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 Smokehouse Bradford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Boy Spuds Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| A S Poultry Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| BAR Events UK Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Aspens Services at Meadow Bank Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Apna Khana Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Aspens Service at Bowling Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Akbars Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Bab Tooma Grande Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about Smokehouse Bradford
What is Smokehouse Bradford's food hygiene rating?
Smokehouse Bradford has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Smokehouse Bradford 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smokehouse Bradford last inspected?
Smokehouse Bradford was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 Smokehouse Bradford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smokehouse Bradford compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Smokehouse Bradford holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Smokehouse Bradford 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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