Allen's Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Allen's Newsagents 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 13 July 2022, 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: 47 Commercial Street, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0AP
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Allen's Newsagents among the 4,253 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← Allen's Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 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 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 Allen's Newsagents 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 Allen's Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2019 |
| Active Minds Day Care Services Caring Premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Church Lunch Club Other catering premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Catering Leeds (Dolphin Manor) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Catering Leeds (Rothwell St Marys Primary) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Allen's Newsagents
What is Allen's Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Allen's Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 13 July 2022.
Is Allen's Newsagents 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 Allen's Newsagents last inspected?
Allen's Newsagents was last inspected on 13 July 2022, 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 Allen's Newsagents?
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 Allen's Newsagents compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Allen's Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Allen's Newsagents 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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