Birk's Deli food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Birk's Deli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: 101 Swinnow Lane, Swinnow, Leeds, LS13 4RH
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Birk's Deli among the 4,259 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 | 4,259 | 75% | ← Birk's Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ||
| 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 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 Birk's Deli 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 Birk's Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentleys Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| Altered Image Gymnasium Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2022 |
| Against The Grain Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bramley WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2005 |
| Busy Bees At Leeds Pudsey Lowtown Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bramley Park Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Bramley Adult Day Service Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2015 |
Questions about Birk's Deli
What is Birk's Deli's food hygiene rating?
Birk's Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Birk's Deli 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Birk's Deli last inspected?
Birk's Deli was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 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 Birk's Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Birk's Deli compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,683 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Birk's Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Birk's Deli 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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