Catering Leeds (Kirkstall St Stephens C Of E Primary) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Leeds
Catering Leeds (Kirkstall St Stephens C Of E 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 20 May 2024, more than 2 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: Morris Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3JD
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Catering Leeds (Kirkstall St Stephens C Of E 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 St Stephens C Of E 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 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 Catering Leeds (Kirkstall St Stephens C Of E 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 St Stephens C Of E Primary), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Arcade Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Barca-Leeds Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2022 |
| Aire View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Barca-Leeds School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Association Of Blind Asians Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Assembly Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about Catering Leeds (Kirkstall St Stephens C Of E Primary)
What is Catering Leeds (Kirkstall St Stephens C Of E Primary)'s food hygiene rating?
Catering Leeds (Kirkstall St Stephens C Of E Primary) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 20 May 2024.
Is Catering Leeds (Kirkstall St Stephens C Of E 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 St Stephens C Of E Primary) last inspected?
Catering Leeds (Kirkstall St Stephens C Of E Primary) was last inspected on 20 May 2024, more than 2 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 Catering Leeds (Kirkstall St Stephens C Of E Primary)?
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 Catering Leeds (Kirkstall St Stephens C Of E 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 St Stephens C Of E Primary) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Catering Leeds (Kirkstall St Stephens C Of E 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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