Mahmoods / Marco Polo Desserts food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bradford
Mahmoods / Marco Polo Desserts holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 35 Oak Lane, Bradford, BD9 4QB
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Mahmoods / Marco Polo Desserts 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% | ← Mahmoods / Marco Polo Desserts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Mahmoods / Marco Polo Desserts 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 Mahmoods / Marco Polo Desserts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| African & African Caribbean Wellbeing Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Adams Local Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| B&B Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Appetizers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| 2nd Wife Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Ahmed Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2016 |
| Al Aqsa Food Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Ali Go Local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2023 |
Questions about Mahmoods / Marco Polo Desserts
What is Mahmoods / Marco Polo Desserts's food hygiene rating?
Mahmoods / Marco Polo Desserts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 29 September 2024.
Is Mahmoods / Marco Polo Desserts 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mahmoods / Marco Polo Desserts last inspected?
Mahmoods / Marco Polo Desserts was last inspected on 29 September 2024, 21 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 Mahmoods / Marco Polo Desserts?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Mahmoods / Marco Polo Desserts compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Mahmoods / Marco Polo Desserts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Mahmoods / Marco Polo Desserts 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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