Barwick Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Barwick Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Barwick Stores was inspected on 7 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 - 6 Main Street, Barwick In Elmet, Leeds, LS15 4JQ
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Barwick Stores 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% | ← Barwick Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Barwick Stores 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 Barwick Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmet Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Corner Stores Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2025 |
| Hutchison Catering Ltd School/college/university | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Barwick Stores
What is Barwick Stores's food hygiene rating?
Barwick Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 7 July 2026.
Is Barwick Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barwick Stores last inspected?
Barwick Stores was last inspected on 7 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barwick Stores?
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 Barwick Stores compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Barwick Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Barwick Stores 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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Understanding this rating
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