The Garden Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
The Garden Bar 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 15 April 2024, 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: 7a Westgate, Baildon, BD17 5EH
How it compares in Bradford
That puts The Garden Bar 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 Garden Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Garden Bar 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 Garden Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head Inn (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2016 |
| Cabbage Patch Bakery Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Casa Bella Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Baildon Golf Club (bar only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2017 |
| Baildon Community Link Cafe and Day Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Baildon C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Baildon Green Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| Casa Espresso Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
Questions about The Garden Bar
What is The Garden Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Garden Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 15 April 2024.
Is The Garden Bar 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 Garden Bar last inspected?
The Garden Bar was last inspected on 15 April 2024, 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 Garden Bar?
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 Garden Bar compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and The Garden Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Garden Bar 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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