Dales Bank Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
Dales Bank Catering holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 March 2024, 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: Dales Bank Farm, Low Lane, Silsden, BD20 9JH
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Dales Bank Catering sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Dales Bank Catering | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dales Bank Catering 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.
Questions about Dales Bank Catering
What is Dales Bank Catering's food hygiene rating?
Dales Bank Catering has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 15 March 2024.
Is Dales Bank Catering safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dales Bank Catering last inspected?
Dales Bank Catering was last inspected on 15 March 2024, 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 Dales Bank Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dales Bank Catering compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Dales Bank Catering holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Dales Bank Catering 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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