Al Salams food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
Al Salams holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 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: 280-282 Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, BD5 7BB
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Al Salams 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 Salams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Salams 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 Salams, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Action UK Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Babyy La Glace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Barbecue East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Aspens Servies at Bowling Park Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Atique Food Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2014 |
| Aspens Services at Park Aspire School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Babylon Pizza Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
Questions about Al Salams
What is Al Salams's food hygiene rating?
Al Salams has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Al Salams 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al Salams last inspected?
Al Salams was last inspected on 23 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 Al Salams?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al Salams compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Al Salams is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Al Salams 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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