Harden Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Harden Mini Market 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 7 September 2023, more than 2 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: 6 Wilsden Road, Harden, BD16 1JP
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Harden Mini Market 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% | ← Harden Mini Market | |
| 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 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 Harden Mini Market 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 Harden Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services at Harden Primary School School/college/university | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Bingley St Ives Catering & Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Compass at Aire Valley (White Oaks Senior Living) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services at Parkside School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bingley Food Bank Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2017 |
| Bingley Little Theatre Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| 99 & Main Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about Harden Mini Market
What is Harden Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Harden Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 7 September 2023.
Is Harden Mini Market 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 Harden Mini Market last inspected?
Harden Mini Market was last inspected on 7 September 2023, more than 2 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 Harden Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Harden Mini Market compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Harden Mini Market holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Harden Mini Market 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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