EmKay Sweets food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Leeds
EmKay Sweets holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 July 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: 21 Lingfield Hill, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 7EJ
How it compares in Leeds
That puts EmKay Sweets 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% | ← EmKay Sweets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 EmKay Sweets 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 EmKay Sweets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton C Of E Primary School/college/university | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Alwoodley Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Cafe 17 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Brodetsky Primary School School/college/university | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| A Slice Of Home Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2019 |
| Alwoodley Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Alwoodley Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2015 |
Questions about EmKay Sweets
What is EmKay Sweets's food hygiene rating?
EmKay Sweets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 28 July 2021.
Is EmKay Sweets 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was EmKay Sweets last inspected?
EmKay Sweets was last inspected on 28 July 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 EmKay Sweets?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does EmKay Sweets compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and EmKay Sweets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects EmKay Sweets 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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EmKay Sweets is one of 111 rated food businesses in Moortown. See every hygiene rating in Moortown →
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