The Bowling Green food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
The Bowling Green 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 14 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: 18 Bondgate, Otley, LS21 3AB
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippendale Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Bondgate Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee (Otley) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Cafe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Cafe Twenty One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Chez Vin Ltd Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2007 |
| Fare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Gay Lane Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about The Bowling Green
What is The Bowling Green's food hygiene rating?
The Bowling Green has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 14 April 2025.
Is The Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green last inspected?
The Bowling Green was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 14 months 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 Bowling Green?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Bowling Green compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Bowling Green is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Bowling Green 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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