Red Lion (Bar only) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
Red Lion (Bar only) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 April 2026, 3 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: 881 Manchester Road, Bradford, BD5 8LT
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Red Lion (Bar only) sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Red Lion (Bar only) | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 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 Red Lion (Bar only), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atique Food Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2014 |
| Bankfoot Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2019 |
| Babyy La Glace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Barbecue East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Ancient Foresters Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| 1st Action UK Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Bartlett Mitchell at M&S Prologis Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Al Salams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Red Lion (Bar only)
What is Red Lion (Bar only)'s food hygiene rating?
Red Lion (Bar only) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 10 April 2026.
Is Red Lion (Bar only) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Red Lion (Bar only) last inspected?
Red Lion (Bar only) was last inspected on 10 April 2026, 3 months 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 Red Lion (Bar only)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 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, while Red Lion (Bar only) holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects 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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