Northbar (Otley) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
Northbar (Otley) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 April 2014, more than 12 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: 8 - 10 Bondgate, Otley, LS21 3AB
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Northbar (Otley) sits behind roughly 4,253 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ← Northbar (Otley) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Northbar (Otley) 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 Northbar (Otley), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippendale Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Bondgate Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee (Otley) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Cafe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Cafe Twenty One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Chez Vin Ltd Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2007 |
| Fare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Gay Lane Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about Northbar (Otley)
What is Northbar (Otley)'s food hygiene rating?
Northbar (Otley) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 4 April 2014.
Is Northbar (Otley) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northbar (Otley) last inspected?
Northbar (Otley) was last inspected on 4 April 2014, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Northbar (Otley)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northbar (Otley) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Northbar (Otley) holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Northbar (Otley) 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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