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Empire Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating

Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bradford

Empire Chinese Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 28 January 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: 73-75 New Line, Bradford, BD10 9AP

How it compares in Bradford

That puts Empire Chinese Takeaway 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.

Every rated food business in Bradford
5 out of 5 2,942 72% ← Empire Chinese Takeaway
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

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 Empire Chinese Takeaway 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 Empire Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
All Aboard and Country Kids Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen at this address 5 - Very good 13 August 2024
Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets at this address 5 - Very good 15 August 2006
Albion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 150 yards away 5 - Very good 4 December 2021
Aldo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 155 yards away 5 - Very good 10 November 2023
B&M Retailers - other 295 yards away 5 - Very good 21 March 2024
Amity Brew Co Manufacturers/packers 371 yards away 5 - Very good 6 August 2025
Aspens Services at Holybrook Primary School School/college/university 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 5 June 2024
Bit A Sweet Retailers - other 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 10 April 2025

Questions about Empire Chinese Takeaway

What is Empire Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?

Empire Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 28 January 2026.

Is Empire Chinese Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Empire Chinese Takeaway last inspected?

Empire Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 28 January 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 Empire Chinese Takeaway?

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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Empire Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Bradford?

72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Empire Chinese Takeaway is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Bradford Council inspects Empire Chinese Takeaway 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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