The Outside Bar food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bradford
The Outside Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 20 April 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: Ponden Mill, Ponden Lane, Stanbury, BD22 0HP
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Outside Bar 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% | ← The Outside Bar | |
| 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 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 The Outside Bar 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 The Outside Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outside Kitchen Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2023 |
| Ponden Mill pop up Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
| Old Silent Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Midshire Signature Services at Oldfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Friendly Inn (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2013 |
| Wuthering Heights Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| FM Catering Services at Stanbury Village School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about The Outside Bar
What is The Outside Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Outside Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 20 April 2024.
Is The Outside Bar 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Outside Bar last inspected?
The Outside Bar was last inspected on 20 April 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 The Outside Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Outside Bar compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while The Outside Bar holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Outside Bar 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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