European Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
European Foods holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 20 December 2023, 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: 277 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet, Leeds, LS11 5HN
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so European Foods sits behind roughly 4,253 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,109 | 20% | ← European Foods | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 European Foods 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 European Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Bakar Supermarket Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Leeds Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Aspen Hill Village Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| 19 Fairfax Road Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| AK Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2023 |
| Anchor - Larchfield Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Amazing Grace Childcare Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about European Foods
What is European Foods's food hygiene rating?
European Foods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 20 December 2023.
Is European Foods 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was European Foods last inspected?
European Foods was last inspected on 20 December 2023, 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 European Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does European Foods compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,684 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while European Foods holds a 4. 1,109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects European Foods 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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European Foods is one of 202 rated food businesses in Hunslet. See every hygiene rating in Hunslet →
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