Clayton Local Off License & Convenient food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Clayton Local Off License & Convenient holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 November 2025, 8 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: 126 Bradford Road, Clayton, BD14 6DN
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Clayton Local Off License & Convenient sits behind roughly 3,622 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 680 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 305 | 7% | ← Clayton Local Off License & Convenient | |
| 2 out of 5 | 102 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 558 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 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 Clayton Local Off License & Convenient 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 Clayton Local Off License & Convenient, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2013 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2019 |
| Baked N Loaded Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Allerton Steakhouse & Pizza Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Allerton Park Care Centre Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Clayton Local Off License & Convenient
What is Clayton Local Off License & Convenient's food hygiene rating?
Clayton Local Off License & Convenient has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bradford Council on 8 November 2025.
Is Clayton Local Off License & Convenient safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Clayton Local Off License & Convenient last inspected?
Clayton Local Off License & Convenient was last inspected on 8 November 2025, 8 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 Clayton Local Off License & Convenient?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clayton Local Off License & Convenient compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Clayton Local Off License & Convenient holds a 3. 305 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Clayton Local Off License & Convenient 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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