Hopes News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Hopes News 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 18 April 2000, more than 26 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 Otley Road, Baildon, BD17 7HH
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Hopes News 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% | ← Hopes News | |
| 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 Hopes News 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 Hopes News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baildon Green Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Baildon Community Link Cafe and Day Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Alma Hotel (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Booze Master Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Argent Catering Services at Denso Marston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Baildon Woodbottom Working Men Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2016 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2017 |
Questions about Hopes News
What is Hopes News's food hygiene rating?
Hopes News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 18 April 2000.
Is Hopes News 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 Hopes News last inspected?
Hopes News was last inspected on 18 April 2000, more than 26 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 Hopes News?
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 Hopes News compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Hopes News holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Hopes News 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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