Surplus To Purpose food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Leeds
Surplus To Purpose holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor 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 25 April 2022, 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: Burton Business Park, Torre Road, Burmantofts, LS9 7DN
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Surplus To Purpose sits behind roughly 4,259 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,259 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ← Surplus To Purpose | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Surplus To Purpose 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 Surplus To Purpose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunty Pheby Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Asda (Harehills) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Amigo (Chancellor Wing) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2012 |
| Amigo Shop (Bexley Wing) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2012 |
| Amigo Store (Gledhow Wing) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2012 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Axe Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Arizona Chicken House & Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Surplus To Purpose
What is Surplus To Purpose's food hygiene rating?
Surplus To Purpose has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 25 April 2022.
Is Surplus To Purpose 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Surplus To Purpose last inspected?
Surplus To Purpose was last inspected on 25 April 2022, 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 Surplus To Purpose?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Surplus To Purpose compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Surplus To Purpose holds a 4. 1,102 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Surplus To Purpose 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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