Catering Leeds (St Benedicts Catholic Primary) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Leeds
Catering Leeds (St Benedicts Catholic 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 18 November 2025, 7 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: Station Fields, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1PS
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Catering Leeds (St Benedicts Catholic 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 (St Benedicts Catholic 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 (St Benedicts Catholic 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 (St Benedicts Catholic Primary), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garforth Day Nursery Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Garforth Country Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2009 |
| Clip N Climb Garforth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Garforth Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bottles N Cans Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2019 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Co-Operative (Garforth) Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2010 |
| Cooplands (Garforth) Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Catering Leeds (St Benedicts Catholic Primary)
What is Catering Leeds (St Benedicts Catholic Primary)'s food hygiene rating?
Catering Leeds (St Benedicts Catholic Primary) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Catering Leeds (St Benedicts Catholic 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 (St Benedicts Catholic Primary) last inspected?
Catering Leeds (St Benedicts Catholic Primary) was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 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 (St Benedicts Catholic 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 (St Benedicts Catholic 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 (St Benedicts Catholic Primary) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Catering Leeds (St Benedicts Catholic 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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