Reconnection Bar (Bar Only) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
Reconnection Bar (Bar Only) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 31 March 2026, 3 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: 37-41 Westgate, Shipley, BD18 3QX
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Reconnection Bar (Bar Only) 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% | ← Reconnection Bar (Bar Only) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Reconnection Bar (Bar Only) 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 Reconnection Bar (Bar Only), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Remedy Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aagrah Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Abbey Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Adams News Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2007 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Baildon Woodbottom Working Men Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2016 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2017 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Reconnection Bar (Bar Only)
What is Reconnection Bar (Bar Only)'s food hygiene rating?
Reconnection Bar (Bar Only) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Reconnection Bar (Bar Only) 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Reconnection Bar (Bar Only) last inspected?
Reconnection Bar (Bar Only) was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 Reconnection Bar (Bar Only)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Reconnection Bar (Bar Only) compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Reconnection Bar (Bar Only) holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Reconnection Bar (Bar Only) 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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