The Old Sun food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
The Old Sun 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 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 79 West Lane, Haworth, BD22 8EL
How it compares in Bradford
That puts The Old Sun 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% | ← The Old Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Old Sun 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 The Old Sun, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorfields Lodge Caring Premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2016 |
| Changegate Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Haworth Old Post Office Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Apothecary Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| Haworth Steam Brewery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Loobylou's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| And Chocolate Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2014 |
| Cobbles and Clay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
Questions about The Old Sun
What is The Old Sun's food hygiene rating?
The Old Sun has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 10 October 2024.
Is The Old Sun 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 The Old Sun last inspected?
The Old Sun was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 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 The Old Sun?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Old Sun compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Sun is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Old Sun 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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