Sham News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Sham News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 27 April 2024, more than 2 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: 3 East Park Road, Richmond Hill, Leeds, LS9 9JD
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Sham News 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% | ← Sham News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Sham News 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 Sham News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake \& Bite (Within One Stop) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| All Community Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Anglers Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2001 |
| B R Vickers And Sons Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| AHS Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Adams Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Aagrah (Leeds) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Sham News
What is Sham News's food hygiene rating?
Sham News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 27 April 2024.
Is Sham News 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sham News last inspected?
Sham News was last inspected on 27 April 2024, more than 2 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 Sham News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sham News compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Sham News holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Sham News 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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Sham News is one of 33 rated food businesses in Richmond Hill. See every hygiene rating in Richmond Hill →
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