Marks And Spencer Simply Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Leeds
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 July 2019, more than 7 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: Unit 2 Central Square, 29 Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 4DL
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Marks And Spencer Simply Foods 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% | ← Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Marks And Spencer Simply Foods 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 Marks And Spencer Simply Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Other catering premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Archies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
| Around The Clock (Victoria House) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Around The Clock Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Marks And Spencer Simply Foods
What is Marks And Spencer Simply Foods's food hygiene rating?
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 1 July 2019.
Is Marks And Spencer Simply Foods 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marks And Spencer Simply Foods last inspected?
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods was last inspected on 1 July 2019, more than 7 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 Marks And Spencer Simply Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Marks And Spencer Simply Foods compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Marks And Spencer Simply Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Marks And Spencer Simply Foods 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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