Idle And Thackley Conservative (Bar Only) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
Idle And Thackley Conservative (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 24 February 2013, more than 13 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: Westfield Lane, Idle, BD10 8PY
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Idle And Thackley Conservative (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% | ← Idle And Thackley Conservative (Bar Only) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 680 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 305 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 102 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 558 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 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 Idle And Thackley Conservative (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 Idle And Thackley Conservative (Bar Only), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Bit A Sweet Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Bradford College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Amity Brew Co Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Bolton Villas Cricket Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2013 |
| Albion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2021 |
| Argent Catering Services at Denso Marston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2006 |
Questions about Idle And Thackley Conservative (Bar Only)
What is Idle And Thackley Conservative (Bar Only)'s food hygiene rating?
Idle And Thackley Conservative (Bar Only) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 24 February 2013.
Is Idle And Thackley Conservative (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 Idle And Thackley Conservative (Bar Only) last inspected?
Idle And Thackley Conservative (Bar Only) was last inspected on 24 February 2013, more than 13 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 Idle And Thackley Conservative (Bar Only)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Idle And Thackley Conservative (Bar Only) compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Idle And Thackley Conservative (Bar Only) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Idle And Thackley Conservative (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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