The Noble Comb food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
The Noble Comb 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 7 December 2023, more than 2 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: Salts Mill Road, Shipley, BD18 3ST
How it compares in Bradford
That puts The Noble Comb 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 Noble Comb | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Noble Comb 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 Noble Comb, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baildon Woodbottom Working Men Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2016 |
| Bar Remedy Pub/bar/nightclub | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2017 |
| Adams News Retailers - other | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2007 |
| Aagrah Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Abbey Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about The Noble Comb
What is The Noble Comb's food hygiene rating?
The Noble Comb has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 7 December 2023.
Is The Noble Comb 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 Noble Comb last inspected?
The Noble Comb was last inspected on 7 December 2023, more than 2 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 The Noble Comb?
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 Noble Comb compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and The Noble Comb is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Noble Comb 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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