Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bradford
Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe 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 22 June 2024, more than 2 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: Are Jay Bargie, off Victoria Road, Saltaire, BD18 3LA
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe 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% | ← Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 680 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 305 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 102 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 558 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 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 Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe 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 Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binns of Saltaire Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Aspens Services at Baildon Glen Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Aagrah Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Abbey Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bar Remedy Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Adams News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2007 |
Questions about Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe
What is Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 22 June 2024.
Is Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe 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 Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe last inspected?
Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe was last inspected on 22 June 2024, more than 2 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 Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe 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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