Otley Apple Press (OAP) food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Leeds
Otley Apple Press (OAP) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 8 October 2025, 9 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: White House Annexe, Johnny Lane, Otley, LS21 3JL
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Otley Apple Press (OAP) 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% | ← Otley Apple Press (OAP) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Otley Apple Press (OAP) 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 Otley Apple Press (OAP), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevin Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Bloomfield Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Chippendale Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Bondgate Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Catering Leeds (Westgate Primary) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee (Otley) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Brewberry Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Otley Apple Press (OAP)
What is Otley Apple Press (OAP)'s food hygiene rating?
Otley Apple Press (OAP) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Otley Apple Press (OAP) 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Otley Apple Press (OAP) last inspected?
Otley Apple Press (OAP) was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 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 Otley Apple Press (OAP)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Otley Apple Press (OAP) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Otley Apple Press (OAP) holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Otley Apple Press (OAP) 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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