The Airedale (Bar Only) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
The Airedale (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 21 February 2019, more than 7 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: 77 Otley Road, Bradford, BD3 0EY
How it compares in Bradford
That puts The Airedale (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 Airedale (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 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 The Airedale (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 Airedale (Bar Only), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkle Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Au Bites Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Aladin Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2021 |
| Akas Food Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Adams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Ayubowan Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services at Byron Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2021 |
Questions about The Airedale (Bar Only)
What is The Airedale (Bar Only)'s food hygiene rating?
The Airedale (Bar Only) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 21 February 2019.
Is The Airedale (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 Airedale (Bar Only) last inspected?
The Airedale (Bar Only) was last inspected on 21 February 2019, more than 7 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 Airedale (Bar Only)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Airedale (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 Airedale (Bar Only) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Airedale (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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