Clayton Heights WMC - (Bar Only) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
Clayton Heights WMC - (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 10 August 2016, more than 9 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: 17-21 Highgate Road, Bradford, BD13 2SQ
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Clayton Heights WMC - (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% | ← Clayton Heights WMC - (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 Very 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 Clayton Heights WMC - (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 Clayton Heights WMC - (Bar Only), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benny's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Aberdeen News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2013 |
| Acacia Bank Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Beckside Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Baked N Loaded Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Belly Booster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Beckly House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2019 |
Questions about Clayton Heights WMC - (Bar Only)
What is Clayton Heights WMC - (Bar Only)'s food hygiene rating?
Clayton Heights WMC - (Bar Only) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 10 August 2016.
Is Clayton Heights WMC - (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 Clayton Heights WMC - (Bar Only) last inspected?
Clayton Heights WMC - (Bar Only) was last inspected on 10 August 2016, more than 9 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 Clayton Heights WMC - (Bar Only)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clayton Heights WMC - (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 Clayton Heights WMC - (Bar Only) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Clayton Heights WMC - (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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