Spicy Hut food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bradford
Spicy Hut holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 May 2023, more than 3 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: 48 Leonard Street, Bingley, BD16 2PS
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Spicy Hut sits behind roughly 3,624 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ← Spicy Hut | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Spicy Hut 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 Spicy Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Kitchen Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Bingley Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Abs Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Compass at Aire Valley (White Oaks Senior Living) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| 99 & Main Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Bingley Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2017 |
| Bingley Little Theatre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Spicy Hut
What is Spicy Hut's food hygiene rating?
Spicy Hut has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bradford Council on 3 May 2023.
Is Spicy Hut safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Spicy Hut last inspected?
Spicy Hut was last inspected on 3 May 2023, more than 3 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 Spicy Hut?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spicy Hut compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Spicy Hut holds a 3. 306 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Spicy Hut 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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