Boltmakers Arms (wet sales only) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
Boltmakers Arms (wet sales 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 22 March 2023, more than 3 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: 117 East Parade, Keighley, BD21 5HX
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Boltmakers Arms (wet sales 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% | ← Boltmakers Arms (wet sales 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 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 Boltmakers Arms (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 Boltmakers Arms (wet sales only), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everlast Gyms Keighley Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2016 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Dollie Daydreams Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Coco Keighley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Cavendish (Bar only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Cafe Incontro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Cavendish Lodge Nursery Caring Premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Boltmakers Arms (wet sales only)
What is Boltmakers Arms (wet sales only)'s food hygiene rating?
Boltmakers Arms (wet sales only) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 22 March 2023.
Is Boltmakers Arms (wet sales 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 Boltmakers Arms (wet sales only) last inspected?
Boltmakers Arms (wet sales only) was last inspected on 22 March 2023, more than 3 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 Boltmakers Arms (wet sales 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boltmakers Arms (wet sales only) compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Boltmakers Arms (wet sales only) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Boltmakers Arms (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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