Skeltons Of Armley food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Skeltons Of Armley holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 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: 89 Town Street, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3HD
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Skeltons Of Armley sits behind roughly 5,360 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ← Skeltons Of Armley | |
| 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 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 Skeltons Of Armley 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 Skeltons Of Armley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armley Delikatesy Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Armley Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2010 |
| Amalfi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2008 |
| Babs' Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Armley Liberal Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
| Armley Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2003 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2019 |
| Asda (Wortley) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Skeltons Of Armley
What is Skeltons Of Armley's food hygiene rating?
Skeltons Of Armley has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Leeds Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Skeltons Of Armley safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Skeltons Of Armley last inspected?
Skeltons Of Armley was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 Skeltons Of Armley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Skeltons Of Armley compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Skeltons Of Armley holds a 3. 229 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Skeltons Of Armley 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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