The Salt Cellar (Bar Only) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
The Salt Cellar (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 14 May 2025, 14 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: 192 Saltaire Road, Shipley, BD18 3JF
How it compares in Bradford
That puts The Salt Cellar (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% | ← The Salt Cellar (Bar Only) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Salt Cellar (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 The Salt Cellar (Bar Only), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Binns of Saltaire Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Aagrah Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Abbey Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Bar Remedy Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Aspens Services at Baildon Glen Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Adams News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2007 |
Questions about The Salt Cellar (Bar Only)
What is The Salt Cellar (Bar Only)'s food hygiene rating?
The Salt Cellar (Bar Only) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 14 May 2025.
Is The Salt Cellar (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 The Salt Cellar (Bar Only) last inspected?
The Salt Cellar (Bar Only) was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 14 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 Salt Cellar (Bar Only)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Salt Cellar (Bar Only) compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and The Salt Cellar (Bar Only) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Salt Cellar (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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