Friends of Ham food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
Friends of Ham 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 17 June 2024, 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: 8 Wells Road, Ilkley, LS29 9JD
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Friends of Ham 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% | ← Friends of Ham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Friends of Ham 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 Friends of Ham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinta Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Olicana Bridge Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | |
| Ashiana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Saimah's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Ilkley Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Kings Hall Winter Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2025 |
| Dan's Den at Christchurch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Christchurch Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about Friends of Ham
What is Friends of Ham's food hygiene rating?
Friends of Ham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 17 June 2024.
Is Friends of Ham 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 Friends of Ham last inspected?
Friends of Ham was last inspected on 17 June 2024, 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 Friends of Ham?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Friends of Ham compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Friends of Ham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Friends of Ham 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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