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Hope And Anchor Inn (Bar Only) food hygiene rating

Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford

Hope And Anchor Inn (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 25 February 2020, more than 6 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: 274 Allerton Road, Bradford, BD15 7QB

How it compares in Bradford

That puts Hope And Anchor Inn (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.

Every rated food business in Bradford
5 out of 5 2,942 72% ← Hope And Anchor Inn (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

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 Hope And Anchor Inn (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 Hope And Anchor Inn (Bar Only), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Allerton Catholic Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub at this address 5 - Very good 29 January 2020
Allerton Conservative Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub 66 yards away 5 - Very good 1 July 2022
Allerton Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop 66 yards away 5 - Very good 19 June 2024
Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 66 yards away 5 - Very good 6 November 2025
Ali's Desi Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop 263 yards away 5 - Very good 6 November 2025
Akhi’s Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 15 June 2026
Allerton Mini Market Retailers - other 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 23 July 2025
Allerton Park Care Centre Caring Premises 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 19 May 2026

Questions about Hope And Anchor Inn (Bar Only)

What is Hope And Anchor Inn (Bar Only)'s food hygiene rating?

Hope And Anchor Inn (Bar Only) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 25 February 2020.

Is Hope And Anchor Inn (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 Hope And Anchor Inn (Bar Only) last inspected?

Hope And Anchor Inn (Bar Only) was last inspected on 25 February 2020, more than 6 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 Hope And Anchor Inn (Bar Only)?

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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Hope And Anchor Inn (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 Hope And Anchor Inn (Bar Only) is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Bradford Council inspects Hope And Anchor Inn (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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