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Church of St Matthew food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · Bradford

Church of St Matthew holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 5 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: Church Of St Matthew, Carr Bottom Road, Little Horton, BD5 8NN

How it compares in Bradford

That puts Church of St Matthew 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.

Every rated food business in Bradford
5 out of 5 2,942 72% ← Church of St Matthew
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

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 Church of St Matthew 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 Church of St Matthew, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Bankfoot Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 4 November 2019
Atique Food Stores Retailers - other 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 15 September 2014
Ancient Foresters Pub/bar/nightclub 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 20 September 2024
Babyy La Glace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 19 November 2025
Barbecue East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 26 March 2026
1st Action UK Retailers - other 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 23 May 2024
Al Salams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 23 January 2026
Bartlett Mitchell at M&S Prologis Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 13 January 2025

Questions about Church of St Matthew

What is Church of St Matthew's food hygiene rating?

Church of St Matthew has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 5 December 2023.

Is Church of St Matthew 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Church of St Matthew last inspected?

Church of St Matthew was last inspected on 5 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Church of St Matthew?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Church of St Matthew compare to other places in Bradford?

72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Church of St Matthew is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Bradford Council inspects Church of St Matthew 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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