Holme Lane Tavern (Bar only) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
Holme Lane Tavern (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 1 April 2016, more than 10 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: 358 Tong Street, Bradford, BD4 9RR
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Holme Lane Tavern (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% | ← Holme Lane Tavern (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 Very 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 Holme Lane Tavern (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 Holme Lane Tavern (Bar only), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baba Jaga Polish Shop Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Aspens Services at Knowleswood Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Asda Express and Subway Ring Road Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Bierley Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| 7 Days Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| BFA Catering School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Holme Lane Tavern (Bar only)
What is Holme Lane Tavern (Bar only)'s food hygiene rating?
Holme Lane Tavern (Bar only) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 1 April 2016.
Is Holme Lane Tavern (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 Holme Lane Tavern (Bar only) last inspected?
Holme Lane Tavern (Bar only) was last inspected on 1 April 2016, more than 10 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 Holme Lane Tavern (Bar only)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Holme Lane Tavern (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 Holme Lane Tavern (Bar only) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Holme Lane Tavern (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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