St James Hospital ( Ward Kitchens) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Leeds
St James Hospital ( Ward Kitchens) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 April 2025, 14 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: St James Hospital, Beckett Street, Burmantofts, LS9 7TF
How it compares in Leeds
That puts St James Hospital ( Ward Kitchens) 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% | ← St James Hospital ( Ward Kitchens) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 St James Hospital ( Ward Kitchens) 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 St James Hospital ( Ward Kitchens), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo (Chancellor Wing) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2012 |
| Amigo Shop (Bexley Wing) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2012 |
| Amigo Store (Gledhow Wing) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2012 |
| Aunty Pheby Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Axe Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Anand Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Al-Khidmat Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Association Of Blind Asians Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
Questions about St James Hospital ( Ward Kitchens)
What is St James Hospital ( Ward Kitchens)'s food hygiene rating?
St James Hospital ( Ward Kitchens) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 15 April 2025.
Is St James Hospital ( Ward Kitchens) 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St James Hospital ( Ward Kitchens) last inspected?
St James Hospital ( Ward Kitchens) was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 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 St James Hospital ( Ward Kitchens)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St James Hospital ( Ward Kitchens) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and St James Hospital ( Ward Kitchens) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects St James Hospital ( Ward Kitchens) 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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