The Hermit Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
The Hermit Inn 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 20 August 2025, 10 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: Moor Road, Ilkley, LS29 7AS
How it compares in Bradford
That puts The Hermit Inn 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 Hermit Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Hermit Inn 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 Hermit Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM Catering Services at Burley And Woodhead CE Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Fairfax Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Burley in Wharfedale Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
| AM-PM Stores & P.O. Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2019 |
| Burley Nursery School Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Hutchison Catering Limited at Burley Oaks Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Cornerstone Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Burley Social Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2013 |
Questions about The Hermit Inn
What is The Hermit Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Hermit Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 20 August 2025.
Is The Hermit Inn 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 Hermit Inn last inspected?
The Hermit Inn was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 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 Hermit Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Hermit Inn compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and The Hermit Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Hermit Inn 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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