Alam & Sons food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Bradford
Alam & Sons holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor 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 22 July 2025, 11 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 40 St James Wholesale Market, Essex Street, Bradford, BD4 7PQ
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Alam & Sons 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% | ← Alam & Sons | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Alam & Sons 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 Alam & Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Service at Bowling Park Primary School School/college/university | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Apna Khana Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Au Bites Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Aladin Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2021 |
| Bangkok Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Aramark at New College Bradford School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Azuma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| A S Poultry Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about Alam & Sons
What is Alam & Sons's food hygiene rating?
Alam & Sons has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 22 July 2025.
Is Alam & Sons 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alam & Sons last inspected?
Alam & Sons was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 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 Alam & Sons?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alam & Sons compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Alam & Sons holds a 4. 680 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Alam & Sons 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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