The Box Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
The Box Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 November 2025, 8 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: 35-37 Church Street, Ilkley, LS29 9DR
How it compares in Bradford
That puts The Box Tree 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% | ← The Box Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Box Tree 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 The Box Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chokdee Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2025 |
| Ilkley Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Ilkley Food Bank Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2022 |
| Avalons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2026 |
| Outside the Box (Community Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Pizza Palazzo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| JB Wilkinson and Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Piccolino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Box Tree
What is The Box Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Box Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 8 November 2025.
Is The Box Tree 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Box Tree last inspected?
The Box Tree was last inspected on 8 November 2025, 8 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 The Box Tree?
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 The Box Tree compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and The Box Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Box Tree 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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