Lin Wah Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bradford
Lin Wah Chinese Takeaway holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 5 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: 8 Station Road, Denholme, BD13 4DE
How it compares in Bradford
A 2 is rare: only 102 of 4,075 rated places in Bradford score this low, about one in 40. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 680 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 305 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 102 | 3% | ← Lin Wah Chinese Takeaway | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Lin Wah Chinese Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lin Wah Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denholme Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2024 |
| Denholme Mechanics Institute Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2021 |
| Co op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2018 |
| Denholme Supermarket Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Aspens Services at Denholme Primary School School/college/university | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Emily's Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| New Inn (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| FM Catering Services at Keelham Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Lin Wah Chinese Takeaway
What is Lin Wah Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Lin Wah Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bradford Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Lin Wah Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Lin Wah Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Lin Wah Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Lin Wah Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lin Wah Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Lin Wah Chinese Takeaway holds a 2. 102 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Lin Wah Chinese Takeaway 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bradford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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