New Masons Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
New Masons Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 July 2024, more than 2 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: 26 Aberford Road, Oulton, Leeds, LS26 8JR
How it compares in Leeds
That puts New Masons Arms 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% | ← New Masons Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,109 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,708 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 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 New Masons Arms 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 New Masons Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express Leeds East Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Aberford Road Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2019 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Lidl (Woodlesford) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2022 |
| Cafe Bar (within Rothwell Sports Centre) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2021 |
| Jeeva Services Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2023 |
| Lucky Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Hot Wok Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about New Masons Arms
What is New Masons Arms's food hygiene rating?
New Masons Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 11 July 2024.
Is New Masons Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Masons Arms last inspected?
New Masons Arms was last inspected on 11 July 2024, more than 2 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 New Masons Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Masons Arms compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,684 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and New Masons Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects New Masons Arms 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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