Highgate Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Highgate Newsagents 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 22 January 2013, more than 13 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: 12 Highgate, Bradford, BD9 4BB
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Highgate Newsagents 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% | ← Highgate Newsagents | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Highgate Newsagents 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 Highgate Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bala Hissar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2022 |
| Asda Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Amaans Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Ali Food Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| 2nd Wife Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Appetizers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Al Aqsa Food Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Ahmed Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2016 |
Questions about Highgate Newsagents
What is Highgate Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Highgate Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 22 January 2013.
Is Highgate Newsagents 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 Highgate Newsagents last inspected?
Highgate Newsagents was last inspected on 22 January 2013, more than 13 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 Highgate Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Highgate Newsagents compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Highgate Newsagents holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Highgate Newsagents 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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