The Counting House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
The Counting House 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 11 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: 23 Kirkgate, Silsden, BD20 0AJ
How it compares in Bradford
That puts The Counting House 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 Counting House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 680 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 305 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 102 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 558 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 Counting House 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 Counting House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hills Bakery Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Bloom (Wet sales) Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
| Goody Goody Gum Drops Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Isherwoods Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2016 |
| Kirkgate Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Pied Pier Pre-School Caring Premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Beckside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Silsden Methodist Church Hall Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2021 |
Questions about The Counting House
What is The Counting House's food hygiene rating?
The Counting House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 11 December 2023.
Is The Counting House 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 Counting House last inspected?
The Counting House was last inspected on 11 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 Counting House?
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 Counting House compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and The Counting House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects The Counting House 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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