The Otley Tap House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
The Otley Tap House 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 13 November 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.
Address: 66 Boroughgate, Otley, LS21 1AE
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Otley Tap House among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← The Otley Tap House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 Very good
- 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 Otley Tap House 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 Otley Tap House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevin Health And Wholefood Stores Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2015 |
| Cucina Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Geo Middlemiss And Son Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Coffee Station Other catering premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Fare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Cafe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Cafe Twenty One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Chez Vin Ltd Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2007 |
Questions about The Otley Tap House
What is The Otley Tap House's food hygiene rating?
The Otley Tap House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 13 November 2023.
Is The Otley Tap House 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 Otley Tap House last inspected?
The Otley Tap House was last inspected on 13 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Otley Tap House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 Otley Tap House compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Otley Tap House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Otley Tap House 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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