Skylight Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
Skylight Lounge holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 10 July 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: 176 Norman Lane, Bradford, BD2 2JU
How it compares in Bradford
A 2 is rare: only 102 of 4,081 rated places in Bradford score this low, about one in 40. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,941 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 307 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 102 | 2% | ← Skylight Lounge | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Skylight Lounge the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Skylight Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Ashfield House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Aspens Services at Cavendish Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services at Holybrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Amity Brew Co Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Skylight Lounge
What is Skylight Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Skylight Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bradford Council on 10 July 2024.
Is Skylight Lounge safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Skylight Lounge last inspected?
Skylight Lounge was last inspected on 10 July 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 Skylight Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Skylight Lounge compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,081 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Skylight Lounge holds a 2. 102 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Skylight 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bradford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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