Plenty at the Square food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
Plenty at the Square 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 14 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: South Square Centre, South Square, Thornton, BD13 3LD
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Plenty at the Square 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% | ← Plenty at the Square | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Plenty at the Square 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 Plenty at the Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atwal News Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2013 |
| Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
| Branwell House Social & Sport Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2016 |
| 1st Safari Day Nursery Thornton Lodge Caring Premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Cafe Açai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Ashtree House Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2018 |
Questions about Plenty at the Square
What is Plenty at the Square's food hygiene rating?
Plenty at the Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 14 June 2024.
Is Plenty at the Square 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 Plenty at the Square last inspected?
Plenty at the Square was last inspected on 14 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 Plenty at the Square?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plenty at the Square compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Plenty at the Square is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Plenty at the Square 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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