Tropikal Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Tropikal Foods 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 23 November 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: 25 John Street, Bradford, BD1 3JS
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Tropikal Foods sits behind roughly 3,624 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ← Tropikal Foods | |
| 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 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 Tropikal Foods 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 Tropikal Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| Adams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Ayubowan Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Afro Global Essentials Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Ahmed Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2021 |
| Allerton Community Enterprise Other catering premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2022 |
| ATC Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about Tropikal Foods
What is Tropikal Foods's food hygiene rating?
Tropikal Foods has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bradford Council on 23 November 2023.
Is Tropikal Foods 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 Tropikal Foods last inspected?
Tropikal Foods was last inspected on 23 November 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 Tropikal Foods?
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 Tropikal Foods compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Tropikal Foods holds a 3. 306 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Tropikal Foods 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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