Allerton Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leeds
Allerton Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 November 2025, 7 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: 94 Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2HE
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Allerton Express among the 4,257 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 | 4,257 | 75% | ← Allerton Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,101 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,719 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 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 Allerton Express 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 Allerton Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigshaw Learning Partnership School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Brightsparks Pre School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Catering Leeds (Great Preston C Of E Primary) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Allerton Bywater Primary Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2013 |
| Bechamel Market Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2021 |
Questions about Allerton Express
What is Allerton Express's food hygiene rating?
Allerton Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Allerton Express 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Allerton Express last inspected?
Allerton Express was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 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 Allerton Express?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Allerton Express compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,679 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Allerton Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Allerton Express 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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