Ponden Mill pop up Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
Ponden Mill pop up Tearoom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Ponden Mill, Ponden Lane, Stanbury, BD22 0HP
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Ponden Mill pop up Tearoom among the 2,944 places in Bradford holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,944 | 72% | ← Ponden Mill pop up Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 305 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 102 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 562 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 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 Ponden Mill pop up Tearoom 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 Ponden Mill pop up Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Outside Bar Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 20 April 2024 |
| Old Silent Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Midshire Signature Services at Oldfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Friendly Inn (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2013 |
| Wuthering Heights Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| FM Catering Services at Stanbury Village School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Ponden Mill pop up Tearoom
What is Ponden Mill pop up Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Ponden Mill pop up Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 2 March 2025.
Is Ponden Mill pop up Tearoom 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ponden Mill pop up Tearoom last inspected?
Ponden Mill pop up Tearoom was last inspected on 2 March 2025, 16 months 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 Ponden Mill pop up Tearoom?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ponden Mill pop up Tearoom compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,081 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Ponden Mill pop up Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Ponden Mill pop up Tearoom 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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