RSPB St Aidan's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
RSPB St Aidan's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant 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: St Aidens Visitor Centre, Astley Lane, Swillington, LS26 8AL
How it compares in Leeds
That puts RSPB St Aidan's 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% | ← RSPB St Aidan's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 RSPB St Aidan's 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.
Questions about RSPB St Aidan's
What is RSPB St Aidan's's food hygiene rating?
RSPB St Aidan's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 1 July 2019.
Is RSPB St Aidan's 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was RSPB St Aidan's last inspected?
RSPB St Aidan's 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 RSPB St Aidan's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 RSPB St Aidan's compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and RSPB St Aidan's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects RSPB St Aidan's 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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