Kirkside Lodge Bakery Project food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Leeds
Kirkside Lodge Bakery Project 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 3 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Kirkside House, 1 Spen Lane, West Park, LS5 3EJ
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Kirkside Lodge Bakery Project 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% | ← Kirkside Lodge Bakery Project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kirkside Lodge Bakery Project 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 Kirkside Lodge Bakery Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| BEAT Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Barca-Leeds Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2022 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Barca-Leeds School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Arcade Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Aire View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Best-One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about Kirkside Lodge Bakery Project
What is Kirkside Lodge Bakery Project's food hygiene rating?
Kirkside Lodge Bakery Project has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Kirkside Lodge Bakery Project 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 Kirkside Lodge Bakery Project last inspected?
Kirkside Lodge Bakery Project was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 months 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 Kirkside Lodge Bakery Project?
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 Kirkside Lodge Bakery Project compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Kirkside Lodge Bakery Project is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Kirkside Lodge Bakery Project 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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