Bradford Continental Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Bradford Continental Store 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 31 July 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: Unit 5 Ventnor Building, Browning Street, Bradford, BD3 9DX
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Bradford Continental Store 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% | ← Bradford Continental Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bradford Continental Store 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 Bradford Continental Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkle Service Station Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Apna Khana Other catering premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Bad Boy Spuds Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| A S Poultry Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Au Bites Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Aspens Services at Byron Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services at Lapage Primary School and Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Aladin Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2021 |
Questions about Bradford Continental Store
What is Bradford Continental Store's food hygiene rating?
Bradford Continental Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 31 July 2023.
Is Bradford Continental Store 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 Bradford Continental Store last inspected?
Bradford Continental Store was last inspected on 31 July 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 Bradford Continental Store?
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 Bradford Continental Store compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Bradford Continental Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Bradford Continental Store 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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