W H Smith Leeds Bradford Airside CTN food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
W H Smith Leeds Bradford Airside CTN 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
The rating dates from 7 February 2023, more than 3 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: Ground Floor, Leeds And Bradford Airport, Whitehouse Lane, LS19 7TU
How it compares in Leeds
That puts W H Smith Leeds Bradford Airside CTN among the 4,259 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 | 4,259 | 75% | ← W H Smith Leeds Bradford Airside CTN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 53 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,711 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 W H Smith Leeds Bradford Airside CTN 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 W H Smith Leeds Bradford Airside CTN, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| Boots (Airside First Floor) Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Burger King (LBA - Airside) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| Caffe Ritazza (LBA) - Landside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| Camden Food Company (LBA - Airside) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| Beer House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| Active Kids Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Albert Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about W H Smith Leeds Bradford Airside CTN
What is W H Smith Leeds Bradford Airside CTN's food hygiene rating?
W H Smith Leeds Bradford Airside CTN has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 7 February 2023.
Is W H Smith Leeds Bradford Airside CTN 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 W H Smith Leeds Bradford Airside CTN last inspected?
W H Smith Leeds Bradford Airside CTN was last inspected on 7 February 2023, more than 3 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 W H Smith Leeds Bradford Airside CTN?
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 W H Smith Leeds Bradford Airside CTN compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and W H Smith Leeds Bradford Airside CTN is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects W H Smith Leeds Bradford Airside CTN 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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