West Bowling Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
West Bowling Local holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 June 2024, 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: 52 Donisthorpe Street, Bradford, BD5 7BX
How it compares in Bradford
That puts West Bowling Local among the 2,942 places in Bradford holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ← West Bowling Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 West Bowling Local 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 West Bowling Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Salams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Babyy La Glace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Barbecue East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| 1st Action UK Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Atique Food Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2014 |
| Aspens Servies at Bowling Park Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Babylon Pizza Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
| Aspens Services at Park Aspire School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about West Bowling Local
What is West Bowling Local's food hygiene rating?
West Bowling Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 5 June 2024.
Is West Bowling Local safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Bowling Local last inspected?
West Bowling Local was last inspected on 5 June 2024, 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 West Bowling Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Bowling Local compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and West Bowling Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects West Bowling Local 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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