Valley Off-Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Valley Off-Licence 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 27 January 2026, 5 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: 39-43 Wharncliffe Road, Shipley, BD18 2AW
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Valley Off-Licence 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% | ← Valley Off-Licence | |
| 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 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 Valley Off-Licence 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 Valley Off-Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaans Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Adams News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2007 |
| Bar Remedy Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Abbey Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2017 |
| Aagrah Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2021 |
Questions about Valley Off-Licence
What is Valley Off-Licence's food hygiene rating?
Valley Off-Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Valley Off-Licence 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 Valley Off-Licence last inspected?
Valley Off-Licence was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 Valley Off-Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Valley Off-Licence compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Valley Off-Licence holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Valley Off-Licence 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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