Merkur Slots food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Merkur Slots holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2018, more than 7 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: 10 Market Square, Shipley, BD18 3QB
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Merkur Slots 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% | ← Merkur Slots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Merkur Slots 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 Merkur Slots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams News Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2007 |
| Bar Remedy Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Abbey Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2017 |
| Aagrah Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Baildon Woodbottom Working Men Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2016 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Merkur Slots
What is Merkur Slots's food hygiene rating?
Merkur Slots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 3 October 2018.
Is Merkur Slots 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Merkur Slots last inspected?
Merkur Slots was last inspected on 3 October 2018, more than 7 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 Merkur Slots?
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 Merkur Slots compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Merkur Slots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Merkur Slots 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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