West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
West Bowling Social Club Wet sales 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 27 November 2023, 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: 106 Birch Lane, Bradford, BD5 8BL
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so West Bowling Social Club Wet sales 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% | ← West Bowling Social Club Wet sales 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 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 West Bowling Social Club Wet sales 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 West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Action UK Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Aspens Servies at Bowling Park Primary School/college/university | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Al Salams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Aspens Services at Park Aspire School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Atique Food Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2014 |
| Babyy La Glace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Barbecue East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Babylon Pizza Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
Questions about West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only
What is West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only's food hygiene rating?
West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 27 November 2023.
Is West Bowling Social Club Wet sales 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 West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only last inspected?
West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only was last inspected on 27 November 2023, 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 West Bowling Social Club Wet sales 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while West Bowling Social Club Wet sales only holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects West Bowling Social Club Wet sales 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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