The bridge cafe and bistro limited food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kirklees
The bridge cafe and bistro limited 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 17 April 2025, 14 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: The Bridge Cafe and Bistro Limited, 46 Market Street, Milnsbridge, HD3 4HY
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts The bridge cafe and bistro limited among the 2,676 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 | 2,676 | 74% | ← The bridge cafe and bistro limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 203 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 The bridge cafe and bistro limited 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 bridge cafe and bistro limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alisons sandwhich shop and bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Boosters Out of School Club Other catering premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2014 |
| Bodyrockerz Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2023 |
| Asda Express Milnsbridge - Manchester Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Botham Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Aspire in the Community Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Arianna's cozy cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about The bridge cafe and bistro limited
What is The bridge cafe and bistro limited's food hygiene rating?
The bridge cafe and bistro limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 17 April 2025.
Is The bridge cafe and bistro limited 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 The bridge cafe and bistro limited last inspected?
The bridge cafe and bistro limited was last inspected on 17 April 2025, 14 months 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 The bridge cafe and bistro limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The bridge cafe and bistro limited compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and The bridge cafe and bistro limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects The bridge cafe and bistro limited 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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