Malhi Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Malhi Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 35 Smith Avenue, Bradford, BD6 1HH
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Malhi Stores sits behind roughly 3,624 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ← Malhi Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Malhi Stores 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 Malhi Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Foresters Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Bankfoot Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2019 |
| Belmont Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2014 |
| Aldersgate Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2006 |
| Ark Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Beacon Community Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2017 |
| Atique Food Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2014 |
| Babyy La Glace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Malhi Stores
What is Malhi Stores's food hygiene rating?
Malhi Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bradford Council on 7 August 2024.
Is Malhi Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Malhi Stores last inspected?
Malhi Stores was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 Malhi Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Malhi Stores compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Malhi Stores holds a 3. 306 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Malhi Stores 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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