Paley Local Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Paley Local Store 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 22 November 2025, 7 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: 178 Paley Road, Bradford, BD4 7EP
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Paley Local Store 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% | ← Paley Local Store | |
| 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 Paley Local 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 Paley Local Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Service at Bowling Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| BAR Events UK Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Aspens Services at Park Aspire School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Aspens Servies at Bowling Park Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Aramark at New College Bradford School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Babylon Pizza Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
| Al Salams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| A S Poultry Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about Paley Local Store
What is Paley Local Store's food hygiene rating?
Paley Local Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bradford Council on 22 November 2025.
Is Paley Local Store 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 Paley Local Store last inspected?
Paley Local Store was last inspected on 22 November 2025, 7 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 Paley Local Store?
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 Paley Local Store compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Paley Local Store holds a 3. 306 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Paley Local 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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