Al-Aqsa Mini Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Al-Aqsa Mini Mart 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 8 August 2018, more than 7 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: 186 New Cross Street, West Bowling, BD5 8BX
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Al-Aqsa Mini Mart 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 | 680 | 17% | ← Al-Aqsa Mini Mart | |
| 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 Very 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 Al-Aqsa Mini Mart 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 Al-Aqsa Mini Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services at Park Aspire School/college/university | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Aspens Servies at Bowling Park Primary School/college/university | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| 1st Action UK Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Al Salams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Atique Food Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2014 |
| Babyy La Glace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Barbecue East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Babylon Pizza Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
Questions about Al-Aqsa Mini Mart
What is Al-Aqsa Mini Mart's food hygiene rating?
Al-Aqsa Mini Mart has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 8 August 2018.
Is Al-Aqsa Mini Mart 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 Al-Aqsa Mini Mart last inspected?
Al-Aqsa Mini Mart was last inspected on 8 August 2018, more than 7 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 Al-Aqsa Mini Mart?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al-Aqsa Mini Mart compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Al-Aqsa Mini Mart holds a 4. 680 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Al-Aqsa Mini Mart 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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