The Birches Eldwick food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
The Birches Eldwick 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 June 2025, 13 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: Otley Road, Eldwick, BD16 3EQ
How it compares in Bradford
That puts The Birches Eldwick 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 Birches Eldwick | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Birches Eldwick 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 Birches Eldwick, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea's Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Acorns in Eldwick Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Bingley Wingfield Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Abbeyfield the Dales Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2026 |
Questions about The Birches Eldwick
What is The Birches Eldwick's food hygiene rating?
The Birches Eldwick has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 4 June 2025.
Is The Birches Eldwick 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 Birches Eldwick last inspected?
The Birches Eldwick was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 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 Birches Eldwick?
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 Birches Eldwick compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and The Birches Eldwick is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Birches Eldwick 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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