Hanifs General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Hanifs General Stores 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 14 October 2022, more than 3 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: 80 Stratford Street, Beeston, Leeds, LS11 6EG
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Hanifs General Stores 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% | ← Hanifs General Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hanifs General 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 Hanifs General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Bakar Supermarket Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Leeds Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| 19 Fairfax Road Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| AK Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2023 |
| Aspen Hill Village Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Anchor - Larchfield Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Armitages Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Hanifs General Stores
What is Hanifs General Stores's food hygiene rating?
Hanifs General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 14 October 2022.
Is Hanifs General Stores 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 Hanifs General Stores last inspected?
Hanifs General Stores was last inspected on 14 October 2022, more than 3 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 Hanifs General Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hanifs General Stores compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Hanifs General Stores holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Hanifs General 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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