The Bradford Playhouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
The Bradford Playhouse holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 30 September 2021, more than 4 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: 4-12 Chapel Street, Bradford, BD1 5DL
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bradford Playhouse 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% | ← The Bradford Playhouse | |
| 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 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 Bradford Playhouse 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 Bradford Playhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladin Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2021 |
| Au Bites Other catering premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Azuma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2021 |
| Apna Khana Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Ahmed Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Adams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Ayubowan Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Bradford Playhouse
What is The Bradford Playhouse's food hygiene rating?
The Bradford Playhouse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 30 September 2021.
Is The Bradford Playhouse 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bradford Playhouse last inspected?
The Bradford Playhouse was last inspected on 30 September 2021, more than 4 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 The Bradford Playhouse?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bradford Playhouse compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while The Bradford Playhouse holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Bradford Playhouse 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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