Cookridge Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Cookridge Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 October 2014, more than 11 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: 17 - 19 Cookridge Lane, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7LQ
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Cookridge Stores 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% | ← Cookridge Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Cookridge Stores 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 Cookridge Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Cookridge Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Cookridge Hall Golf Club Leeds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Cookridge Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | |
| Cookridge Holy Trinity Before And After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Alexander's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Chartwells (Ralph Thoresby) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Asda (Holt Park) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Caring For Life (Crag House Farm) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Cookridge Stores
What is Cookridge Stores's food hygiene rating?
Cookridge Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 20 October 2014.
Is Cookridge Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cookridge Stores last inspected?
Cookridge Stores was last inspected on 20 October 2014, more than 11 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 Cookridge Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cookridge Stores compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Cookridge Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Cookridge Stores 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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