Wetherby Whaler food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Wetherby Whaler holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2025, 8 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: 32 Lowtown, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 7AA
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Wetherby Whaler 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% | ← Wetherby Whaler | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wetherby Whaler 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 Wetherby Whaler, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bojangles Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2014 |
| Blake Henrys Family Butchers Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Bean & Gone Espresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Acacia Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2015 |
| Busy Bees At Leeds Pudsey Lowtown Caring Premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Altered Image Gymnasium Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2022 |
| Airedale Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Wetherby Whaler
What is Wetherby Whaler's food hygiene rating?
Wetherby Whaler has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Wetherby Whaler 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wetherby Whaler last inspected?
Wetherby Whaler was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 Wetherby Whaler?
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 Wetherby Whaler compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Wetherby Whaler is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Wetherby Whaler 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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