Everyday Essentials food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Everyday Essentials 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 12 October 2021, more than 4 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: Stall 1 Area 1976, Kirkgate Market, Kirkgate
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Everyday Essentials 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% | ← Everyday Essentials | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Everyday Essentials 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 Everyday Essentials, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Allertons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Arden News Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2016 |
| Aire Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2019 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about Everyday Essentials
What is Everyday Essentials's food hygiene rating?
Everyday Essentials has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 12 October 2021.
Is Everyday Essentials 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 Everyday Essentials last inspected?
Everyday Essentials was last inspected on 12 October 2021, more than 4 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 Everyday Essentials?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Everyday Essentials compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,684 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Everyday Essentials holds a 4. 1,109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Everyday Essentials 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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Everyday Essentials is one of 73 rated food businesses in Kirkgate. See every hygiene rating in Kirkgate →
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