The Black Rat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
The Black Rat 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 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 530 Leeds Road, Thackley, BD10 8JH
How it compares in Bradford
That puts The Black Rat 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 Black Rat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Black Rat 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 Black Rat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Bit A Sweet Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Argent Catering Services at Denso Marston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Bradford College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Amity Brew Co Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about The Black Rat
What is The Black Rat's food hygiene rating?
The Black Rat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 7 January 2025.
Is The Black Rat 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 Black Rat last inspected?
The Black Rat was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 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 Black Rat?
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 Black Rat compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Rat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Black Rat 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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