Watsonia Food Pantry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Watsonia Food Pantry 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 26 June 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: Cross Flatts Park, Beeston Road, Beeston, LS11 7NA
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Watsonia Food Pantry 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% | ← Watsonia Food Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 53 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 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 Watsonia Food Pantry 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 Watsonia Food Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Off Licence Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2023 |
| 19 Fairfax Road Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Leeds Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Abu Bakar Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| ABC Nursery@LUFC Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Asda (Beeston) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Asda Beeston Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Watsonia Food Pantry
What is Watsonia Food Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Watsonia Food Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 26 June 2024.
Is Watsonia Food Pantry 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 Watsonia Food Pantry last inspected?
Watsonia Food Pantry was last inspected on 26 June 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 Watsonia Food Pantry?
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 Watsonia Food Pantry compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,683 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Watsonia Food Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Watsonia Food Pantry 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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