The Gin Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
The Gin Lounge 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 22 June 2023, more than 3 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: 4 Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, LS29 8SR
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Gin Lounge sits behind roughly 2,941 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,941 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← The Gin Lounge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 307 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 102 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 552 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 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 Gin Lounge 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 Gin Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty in Bloom Other catering premises | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Kings Hall Winter Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2025 |
| Ashiana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Ilkley Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Clipnclimb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| La Stazione Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Marks & Spencer - Simply Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2017 |
Questions about The Gin Lounge
What is The Gin Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Gin Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 22 June 2023.
Is The Gin Lounge 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 The Gin Lounge last inspected?
The Gin Lounge was last inspected on 22 June 2023, more than 3 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 Gin Lounge?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Gin Lounge compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,081 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while The Gin Lounge holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Gin Lounge 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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