The Local - Bramley food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
The Local - Bramley holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 August 2019, more than 6 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: 1 - 3 Aston Road, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 2BH
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Local - Bramley sits behind roughly 4,253 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ← The Local - Bramley | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Local - Bramley 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 Local - Bramley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas On Set And The Texan Smokehouse Other catering premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2015 |
| BARCA Leeds Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Black Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Archers Sweets Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Barca-Leeds School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Aire View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Blue Tiger Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about The Local - Bramley
What is The Local - Bramley's food hygiene rating?
The Local - Bramley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 21 August 2019.
Is The Local - Bramley safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Local - Bramley last inspected?
The Local - Bramley was last inspected on 21 August 2019, more than 6 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 The Local - Bramley?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Local - Bramley compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while The Local - Bramley holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Local - Bramley 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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The Local - Bramley is one of 124 rated food businesses in Bramley. See every hygiene rating in Bramley →
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