Wheatley Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
Wheatley Arms 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: 101 Wheatley Lane, Ilkley, LS29 8PP
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Wheatley Arms 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% | ← Wheatley Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wheatley Arms 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 Wheatley Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furniss Butchers Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Moor Time Caring Premises | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Ben Rhydding Preschool Playgroup Caring Premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| FM Catering Services at Ben Rhydding Primary School School/college/university | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Methodist Homes Retirement Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Hollygarth Social Club (Wet sales) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
| Moorfield School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Cow And Calf Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Wheatley Arms
What is Wheatley Arms's food hygiene rating?
Wheatley Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Wheatley Arms 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 Wheatley Arms last inspected?
Wheatley Arms was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 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 Wheatley Arms?
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 Wheatley Arms compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Wheatley Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Wheatley Arms 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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