Friends Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Friends Food 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 20 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 123-125 Devonshire Street, Keighley, BD21 2QL
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Friends Food 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% | ← Friends Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Friends Food 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 Friends Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services at Victoria Primary School School/college/university | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Big Soup Theatre Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Brown Cow Inn (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2013 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2018 |
| Caterlink at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Balti House Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Attock Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Aspens Services at Holycroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Friends Food
What is Friends Food's food hygiene rating?
Friends Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 20 October 2023.
Is Friends Food 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 Friends Food last inspected?
Friends Food was last inspected on 20 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Friends Food?
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 Friends Food compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Friends Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Friends Food 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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