Newsagent And Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Newsagent And Off Licence 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 26 January 2009, more than 17 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: 125 Upper Wortley Road, Lower Wortley, Leeds, LS12 4JN
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Newsagent And Off Licence 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% | ← Newsagent And Off Licence | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Newsagent And Off Licence 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 Newsagent And Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babs' Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Amalfi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2008 |
| Armley Delikatesy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2019 |
| Asda (Wortley) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Armley Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2010 |
| Acre Wood Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Armley Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2003 |
Questions about Newsagent And Off Licence
What is Newsagent And Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Newsagent And Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 26 January 2009.
Is Newsagent And Off Licence 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 Newsagent And Off Licence last inspected?
Newsagent And Off Licence was last inspected on 26 January 2009, more than 17 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 Newsagent And Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newsagent And Off Licence compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Newsagent And Off Licence holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Newsagent And Off Licence 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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Newsagent And Off Licence is one of 35 rated food businesses in Lower Wortley. See every hygiene rating in Lower Wortley →
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