Bridgewater Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
Bridgewater Arms 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 14 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 5 Cardigan Fields Leisure Park, Cardigan Fields Road, Burley, LS4 2DG
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Bridgewater Arms among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← Bridgewater Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 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 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 Bridgewater Arms 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 Bridgewater Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2014 |
| Adams Foodservice Trading Ltd Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Asda (Kirkstall Road) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Armley Liberal Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
| Asda Express PFS Armley Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Avtar Wines And Spirits Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| Armley Delikatesy Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Alkhaleej Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
Questions about Bridgewater Arms
What is Bridgewater Arms's food hygiene rating?
Bridgewater Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Bridgewater Arms 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 Bridgewater Arms last inspected?
Bridgewater Arms was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 months 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 Bridgewater Arms?
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 Bridgewater Arms compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Bridgewater Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Bridgewater Arms 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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