Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 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: 391 Whitehall Road, Lower Wortley, Leeds, LS12 6LB
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley) 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% | ← Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley) 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 Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acre Wood Nursery Caring Premises | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Asda (Wortley) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Babs' Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2019 |
| B And M Retail Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2019 |
Questions about Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley)
What is Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley)'s food hygiene rating?
Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley) last inspected?
Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley) was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley) 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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