The Lister Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
The Lister 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 28 October 2025, 8 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: Units 14 And 15a The Moors Shopping Centre, South Hawksworth Street, Ilkley, LS29 9LB
How it compares in Bradford
That puts The Lister 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% | ← The Lister 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 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 Lister 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 The Lister Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Forde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Pranzo Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Brooks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Pizza Palazzo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Outside the Box (Community Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Ilkley Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Bar Tat Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about The Lister Arms
What is The Lister Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Lister Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 28 October 2025.
Is The Lister 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 The Lister Arms last inspected?
The Lister Arms was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 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 Lister Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lister Arms compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and The Lister Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Lister 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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