DD \& Sons News Off-Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
DD \& Sons News Off-Licence 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 17 April 2026, 2 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: 21 Littlemoor Road, Pudsey, LS28 8AF
How it compares in Leeds
That puts DD \& Sons News Off-Licence 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% | ← DD \& Sons News Off-Licence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 DD \& Sons News Off-Licence 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 DD \& Sons News Off-Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Leeds Pudsey Littlemoor Caring Premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| After The Bell Other catering premises | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2015 |
| Airedale Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Acacia Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2015 |
| Butty Licious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2025 |
| Blake Henrys Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Bean & Gone Espresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about DD \& Sons News Off-Licence
What is DD \& Sons News Off-Licence's food hygiene rating?
DD \& Sons News Off-Licence has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 17 April 2026.
Is DD \& Sons News Off-Licence 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 DD \& Sons News Off-Licence last inspected?
DD \& Sons News Off-Licence was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 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 DD \& Sons News Off-Licence?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does DD \& Sons News Off-Licence compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and DD \& Sons News Off-Licence is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects DD \& Sons News Off-Licence 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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DD \& Sons News Off-Licence is one of 284 rated food businesses in Pudsey. See every hygiene rating in Pudsey →
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