Menston Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bradford
Menston Spice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 12 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 33a Main Street, Menston, LS29 6NB
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Menston Spice 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% | ← Menston Spice | |
| 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 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 Menston Spice 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 Menston Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Fairfax Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| FM Catering Services at Menston Primary School School/college/university | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Abbeyfield The Beeches Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| ABM Catering at The Spindles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Chevin End Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
Questions about Menston Spice
What is Menston Spice's food hygiene rating?
Menston Spice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 12 May 2025.
Is Menston Spice 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Menston Spice last inspected?
Menston Spice was last inspected on 12 May 2025, 14 months 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 Menston Spice?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Menston Spice compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Menston Spice holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Menston Spice 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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