AP'S Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
AP'S Local 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 9 May 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: 434 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet, Leeds, LS11 7LJ
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so AP'S Local 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% | ← AP'S Local | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 AP'S Local 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 AP'S Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Beeston) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Asda Beeston Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bakers + Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Leeds Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Batch'd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2021 |
| AK Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2023 |
| ABC Nursery@LUFC Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
Questions about AP'S Local
What is AP'S Local's food hygiene rating?
AP'S Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 9 May 2024.
Is AP'S Local 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 AP'S Local last inspected?
AP'S Local was last inspected on 9 May 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 AP'S Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does AP'S Local compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while AP'S Local holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects AP'S Local 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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Understanding this rating
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AP'S Local is one of 202 rated food businesses in Hunslet. See every hygiene rating in Hunslet →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.leeds.gov.uk/
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