Explorers food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bradford
Explorers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 January 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: Oxenhope CE Primary School, Cross Lane, Oxenhope, BD22 9LH
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Explorers sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Explorers | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Explorers 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 Explorers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM Catering Services at Oxenhope CE Primary School School/college/university | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Springfield Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2016 |
| The Bay Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Oxenhope Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2008 |
| Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2019 |
| Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2025 |
| Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice Caring Premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2025 |
| Kombucha Natural Health Service Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2017 |
Questions about Explorers
What is Explorers's food hygiene rating?
Explorers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 18 January 2024.
Is Explorers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Explorers last inspected?
Explorers was last inspected on 18 January 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 Explorers?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Explorers compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Explorers holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Explorers 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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