Japan North food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Leeds
Japan North holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 24 September 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: Unit 13, Penraevon Industrial Estate, Penraevon Street, LS7 2AW
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Japan North sits behind roughly 4,253 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ← Japan North | |
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 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 Japan North 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 Japan North, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abaseen Chapeltown Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Aromatik Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| 1915 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Affine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Akmals Tandoori Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Al-Khidmat Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Amigos (Jubilee Wing LGI) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2012 |
Questions about Japan North
What is Japan North's food hygiene rating?
Japan North has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 24 September 2021.
Is Japan North 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Japan North last inspected?
Japan North was last inspected on 24 September 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 Japan North?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Japan North compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Japan North holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Japan North 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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