J P Johnston food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
J P Johnston 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 12 December 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: Stall 11 Butchers Row, Kirkgate Market, Kirkgate
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so J P Johnston sits behind roughly 4,259 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,259 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ← J P Johnston | |
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 53 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 J P Johnston 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 J P Johnston, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allertons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Arden News Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2016 |
| Aire Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2019 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about J P Johnston
What is J P Johnston's food hygiene rating?
J P Johnston has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 12 December 2014.
Is J P Johnston 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 J P Johnston last inspected?
J P Johnston was last inspected on 12 December 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 J P Johnston?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 J P Johnston compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,683 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while J P Johnston holds a 4. 1,102 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects J P Johnston 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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