The Bull On The Bridge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Calderdale
The Bull On The Bridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 17 Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 2EA
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts The Bull On The Bridge among the 1,294 places in Calderdale holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,294 | 76% | ← The Bull On The Bridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 193 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 The Bull On The Bridge 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 Bull On The Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakeberry Bakery Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Bobby's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Albiola Catering Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Bar Francisca Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Ang's Scran Van Mobile caterer | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| All Starz Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Blondies Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Booze Express Sowerby Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
Questions about The Bull On The Bridge
What is The Bull On The Bridge's food hygiene rating?
The Bull On The Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 12 December 2024.
Is The Bull On The Bridge 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bull On The Bridge last inspected?
The Bull On The Bridge was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bull On The Bridge?
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 The Bull On The Bridge compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Bull On The Bridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects The Bull On The Bridge 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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