West End House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
West End House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 April 2025, 15 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: 26 Abbey Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3HS
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so West End House 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% | ← West End House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 West End House 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 West End House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Arcade Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Barca-Leeds Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2022 |
| Abbey Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Aire View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Barca-Leeds School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Atlas On Set And The Texan Smokehouse Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Archers Sweets Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
Questions about West End House
What is West End House's food hygiene rating?
West End House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 9 April 2025.
Is West End House 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was West End House last inspected?
West End House was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 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 West End House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West End House compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,683 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while West End House holds a 4. 1,102 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects West End House 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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