Catering Leeds (Whingate Primary) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Leeds
Catering Leeds (Whingate 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 30 January 2026, 5 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: Whingate Road, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3DS
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Catering Leeds (Whingate 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 (Whingate 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 (Whingate 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 (Whingate Primary), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2019 |
| Babs' Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Amalfi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2008 |
| Armley Stores Retailers - other | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2003 |
| Armley Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2010 |
| Armley Grange School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Armley Delikatesy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Armley Liberal Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
Questions about Catering Leeds (Whingate Primary)
What is Catering Leeds (Whingate Primary)'s food hygiene rating?
Catering Leeds (Whingate Primary) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 30 January 2026.
Is Catering Leeds (Whingate 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 (Whingate Primary) last inspected?
Catering Leeds (Whingate Primary) was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 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 Catering Leeds (Whingate 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 (Whingate 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 (Whingate Primary) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Catering Leeds (Whingate 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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