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Swing Gate Inn (Bar Only) food hygiene rating

Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford

Swing Gate Inn (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 29 April 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: 413 Idle Road, Bradford, BD2 2AH

How it compares in Bradford

That puts Swing Gate Inn (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.

Every rated food business in Bradford
5 out of 5 2,942 72% ← Swing Gate Inn (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

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 Swing Gate Inn (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 Swing Gate Inn (Bar Only), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Ashfield House Day Nursery Caring Premises 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 4 November 2024
Ashfield House Nursery Caring Premises 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 20 October 2025
Aspens Services at Cavendish Primary School School/college/university 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 24 September 2025
Ashcroft Care Home Caring Premises 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 22 June 2026
Akas Food Store Retailers - other 1.0 miles away 5 - Very good 6 July 2023

Questions about Swing Gate Inn (Bar Only)

What is Swing Gate Inn (Bar Only)'s food hygiene rating?

Swing Gate Inn (Bar Only) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 29 April 2024.

Is Swing Gate Inn (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 Swing Gate Inn (Bar Only) last inspected?

Swing Gate Inn (Bar Only) was last inspected on 29 April 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 Swing Gate Inn (Bar Only)?

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 Swing Gate Inn (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 Swing Gate Inn (Bar Only) is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Bradford Council inspects Swing Gate Inn (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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