The New Virginia (Bar Only) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
The New Virginia (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 20 March 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: 85-87 Rushton Road, Bradford, BD3 8JJ
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The New Virginia (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% | ← The New Virginia (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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 New Virginia (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 New Virginia (Bar Only), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2021 |
| Aramo Off Licence & Mini Market Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2023 |
| Arome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Akbars Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Bab Tooma Grande Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2022 |
| Aspens Services at Lapage Primary School and Nursery School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| B And V Dhand News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2005 |
Questions about The New Virginia (Bar Only)
What is The New Virginia (Bar Only)'s food hygiene rating?
The New Virginia (Bar Only) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 20 March 2019.
Is The New Virginia (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 The New Virginia (Bar Only) last inspected?
The New Virginia (Bar Only) was last inspected on 20 March 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 New Virginia (Bar Only)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 New Virginia (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 The New Virginia (Bar Only) holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The New Virginia (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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