Furniss Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Furniss Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 September 2025, 10 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: 116 Bolling Road, Ilkley, LS29 8PN
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Furniss Butchers 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ← Furniss Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Furniss Butchers 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 Furniss Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM Catering Services at Ben Rhydding Primary School School/college/university | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ben Rhydding Preschool Playgroup Caring Premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Methodist Homes Retirement Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Moor Time Caring Premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Hollygarth Social Club (Wet sales) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
| Moorfield School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Popalicious Cake Pops Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2015 |
| Mayfield View Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Furniss Butchers
What is Furniss Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Furniss Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 4 September 2025.
Is Furniss Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Furniss Butchers last inspected?
Furniss Butchers was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 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 Furniss Butchers?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Furniss Butchers compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Furniss Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Furniss Butchers 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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