The Woods food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Leeds
The Woods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Woods was inspected on 3 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Leeds score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Leeds ratings →
Address: Stainbeck Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS7 3PG
How this rating has changed
The Woods was re-inspected on 3 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 September 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Woods among the 4,246 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 | 4,246 | 75% | ← The Woods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,094 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 232 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,756 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 The Woods 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 Woods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2019 |
| Ashlar House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2019 |
| Asda Express PFS Scott Hall Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2015 |
| Alder Tree Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Aromatik Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Abaseen Chapeltown Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
Questions about The Woods
What is The Woods's food hygiene rating?
The Woods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 3 September 2026.
Is The Woods 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Woods last inspected?
The Woods was last inspected on 3 September 2026, within the last month. 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 Woods?
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 The Woods compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,664 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Woods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Woods 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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The Woods is one of 118 rated food businesses in Meanwood. See every hygiene rating in Meanwood →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.leeds.gov.uk/
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