Bala Hissar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
Bala Hissar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 10 August 2022, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 46-50 Highgate, Bradford, BD9 4BE
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Bala Hissar 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% | ← Bala Hissar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 680 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 305 | 7% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Bala Hissar 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 Bala Hissar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Ali Food Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Amaans Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Al Aqsa Food Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| 2nd Wife Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Appetizers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Ahmed Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2016 |
| B&B Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Bala Hissar
What is Bala Hissar's food hygiene rating?
Bala Hissar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 10 August 2022.
Is Bala Hissar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bala Hissar last inspected?
Bala Hissar was last inspected on 10 August 2022, more than 3 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 Bala Hissar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bala Hissar compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Bala Hissar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Bala Hissar 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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