Bronte Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
Bronte Lounge 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 15 September 2023, 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Kirklees score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Kirklees ratings →
Address: 3-5 Middlegate, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9HA
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Bronte Lounge among the 2,704 places in Kirklees holding top marks, 74% 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 | 2,704 | 74% | ← Bronte Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 670 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 59 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 178 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 Bronte 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 Bronte Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2016 |
| Birstall Pre School Caring Premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Birstall Methodist Church Other catering premises | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2014 |
| Black Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2019 |
| Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Birstall Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Batley Girls High School Visual Arts College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about Bronte Lounge
What is Bronte Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Bronte Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 15 September 2023.
Is Bronte Lounge 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 Bronte Lounge last inspected?
Bronte Lounge was last inspected on 15 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bronte Lounge?
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 Bronte Lounge compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,675 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Bronte Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Bronte 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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Bronte Lounge is one of 334 rated food businesses in Batley. See every hygiene rating in Batley →
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