Mahmoods food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
Mahmoods 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 13 October 2025, 9 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: 402 Leeds Road, Bradford, BD3 9QX
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Mahmoods 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Khana Other catering premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Au Bites Other catering premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Aladin Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2021 |
| A S Poultry Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Arkle Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Aspens Service at Bowling Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Bad Boy Spuds Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Azuma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Mahmoods
What is Mahmoods's food hygiene rating?
Mahmoods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 13 October 2025.
Is Mahmoods 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 Mahmoods last inspected?
Mahmoods was last inspected on 13 October 2025, 9 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?
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 compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Mahmoods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Mahmoods 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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