Catering Leeds (Kirkstall Valley Primary) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Leeds
Catering Leeds (Kirkstall Valley Primary) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2026, 2 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: Argie Road, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2QZ
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Catering Leeds (Kirkstall Valley Primary) 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% | ← Catering Leeds (Kirkstall Valley Primary) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Catering Leeds (Kirkstall Valley Primary) 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 Catering Leeds (Kirkstall Valley Primary), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Kirkstall Road) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2014 |
| Adams Foodservice Trading Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Armley Liberal Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
| Avtar Wines And Spirits Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| Abu Bakar Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Abu Turkish Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Arcade Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Catering Leeds (Kirkstall Valley Primary)
What is Catering Leeds (Kirkstall Valley Primary)'s food hygiene rating?
Catering Leeds (Kirkstall Valley Primary) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Catering Leeds (Kirkstall Valley Primary) 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Catering Leeds (Kirkstall Valley Primary) last inspected?
Catering Leeds (Kirkstall Valley Primary) was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 Catering Leeds (Kirkstall Valley Primary)?
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 Catering Leeds (Kirkstall Valley Primary) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Catering Leeds (Kirkstall Valley Primary) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Catering Leeds (Kirkstall Valley Primary) 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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