Barkly News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Barkly News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 January 2009, more than 17 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 101 Barkly Road, Cross Flatts, Leeds, LS11 7EN
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Barkly News sits behind roughly 4,253 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ← Barkly News | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Barkly News 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 Barkly News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Beeston) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Asda Beeston Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| AK Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2023 |
| Asda Express PFS Leeds Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| 19 Fairfax Road Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| ABC Nursery@LUFC Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Abu Bakar Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Barkly News
What is Barkly News's food hygiene rating?
Barkly News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 26 January 2009.
Is Barkly News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barkly News last inspected?
Barkly News was last inspected on 26 January 2009, more than 17 years 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 Barkly News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barkly News compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Barkly News holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Barkly News 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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