Richard Arundel Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Richard Arundel Butchers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 25 February 2026, 4 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: 135a Main Street, Wilsden, BD15 0AQ
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Richard Arundel Butchers 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% | ← Richard Arundel Butchers | |
| 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 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 Richard Arundel Butchers 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 Richard Arundel Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Cottingley Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Aspens Services at Harden Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Aspens Services at Parkside School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Cottingley Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2014 |
| Cullingworth Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
| Cottingley Town Hall Drop In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Aspens Services at Cottingley Village Primary School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
Questions about Richard Arundel Butchers
What is Richard Arundel Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Richard Arundel Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Richard Arundel Butchers 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Richard Arundel Butchers last inspected?
Richard Arundel Butchers was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 Richard Arundel Butchers?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Richard Arundel Butchers compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Richard Arundel Butchers holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Richard Arundel Butchers 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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