Al Aqsa Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Al Aqsa Food Store 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 30 May 2025, 13 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: 176 Lilycroft Road, Bradford, BD9 5AJ
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Al Aqsa Food Store 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% | ← Al Aqsa Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Al Aqsa Food Store 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 Al Aqsa Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Halal Meat Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2016 |
| 2nd Wife Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Ali Food Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Appetizers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Aziz Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| B&B Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Adams Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Adam Halal Meat and Poultry Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
Questions about Al Aqsa Food Store
What is Al Aqsa Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Al Aqsa Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 30 May 2025.
Is Al Aqsa Food Store 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 Al Aqsa Food Store last inspected?
Al Aqsa Food Store was last inspected on 30 May 2025, 13 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 Al Aqsa Food Store?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al Aqsa Food Store compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Al Aqsa Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Al Aqsa Food Store 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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