The Red Lion (Bar Only) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
The Red Lion (Bar Only) 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 2023, more than 3 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: 589 Thornton Road, Bradford, BD8 9RA
How it compares in Bradford
That puts The Red Lion (Bar Only) among the 2,942 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 | 2,942 | 72% | ← The Red Lion (Bar Only) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 554 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 Red Lion (Bar Only) 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 Red Lion (Bar Only), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adaab Food Super Market Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Adam Halal Meat and Poultry Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Aziz Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Al Madina Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Barakah Bros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Ali Food Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about The Red Lion (Bar Only)
What is The Red Lion (Bar Only)'s food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion (Bar Only) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 14 April 2023.
Is The Red Lion (Bar Only) 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 Red Lion (Bar Only) last inspected?
The Red Lion (Bar Only) was last inspected on 14 April 2023, more than 3 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 The Red Lion (Bar Only)?
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 Red Lion (Bar Only) compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Lion (Bar Only) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Red Lion (Bar Only) 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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