Kings Arms (Bar Only) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
Kings Arms (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 4 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 9 Bolton Road, Silsden, BD20 0JY
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Kings Arms (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% | ← Kings Arms (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 Kings Arms (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 Kings Arms (Bar Only), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Garlic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2024 |
| Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Sunnybank Social Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2016 |
| Iced Silsden Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Country Kitchen Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Twisters Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Olive & Green Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Questions about Kings Arms (Bar Only)
What is Kings Arms (Bar Only)'s food hygiene rating?
Kings Arms (Bar Only) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 4 September 2025.
Is Kings Arms (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 Kings Arms (Bar Only) last inspected?
Kings Arms (Bar Only) was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 months 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 Kings Arms (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 Kings Arms (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 Kings Arms (Bar Only) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Kings Arms (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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