Quirky Ales food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Leeds
Quirky Ales holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 3, Ash Lane, Garforth, LS25 2HG
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Quirky Ales among the 4,253 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← Quirky Ales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 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 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 Quirky Ales 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 Quirky Ales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl GB Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Freshly Made Sandwich Bar And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| CGC Event Other catering premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Clip N Climb Garforth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Kidzone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Bottles N Cans Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2019 |
| East Garforth Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Quirky Ales
What is Quirky Ales's food hygiene rating?
Quirky Ales has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 22 November 2024.
Is Quirky Ales 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Quirky Ales last inspected?
Quirky Ales was last inspected on 22 November 2024, 19 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 Quirky Ales?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Quirky Ales compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Quirky Ales is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Quirky Ales 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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Quirky Ales is one of 103 rated food businesses in Garforth. See every hygiene rating in Garforth →
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