The Wharfe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leeds
The Wharfe holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 February 2025, 17 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: 17 Bridge Street, Otley, LS21 1BQ
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wharfe sits behind roughly 5,360 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ← The Wharfe | |
| 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 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 The Wharfe 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 The Wharfe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clitherow House Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2013 |
| Coast To Country Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Catering Leeds (St Josephs Catholic Primary School) School/college/university | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Greggs (Otley) Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Geo Middlemiss And Son Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Efes Bar And Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Coffee Station Other catering premises | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2019 |
Questions about The Wharfe
What is The Wharfe's food hygiene rating?
The Wharfe has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Leeds Council on 5 February 2025.
Is The Wharfe safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Wharfe last inspected?
The Wharfe was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 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 The Wharfe?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wharfe compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while The Wharfe holds a 3. 229 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Wharfe 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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