Catering Leeds (Harewood Primary School) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Leeds
Catering Leeds (Harewood Primary School) 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 22 May 2024, more than 2 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: Harrogate Road, Harewood, LS17 9LH
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Catering Leeds (Harewood Primary School) 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 (Harewood Primary School) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Catering Leeds (Harewood Primary School) 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 (Harewood Primary School), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2017 |
| Harewood Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 December 2025 |
| Muddy Boots Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 September 2025 |
| Gateways Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Play In Leeds School/college/university | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2019 |
| Ice Cream Kiosk Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Courtyard Cafe And Terrace Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Harewood Horse Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Catering Leeds (Harewood Primary School)
What is Catering Leeds (Harewood Primary School)'s food hygiene rating?
Catering Leeds (Harewood Primary School) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 22 May 2024.
Is Catering Leeds (Harewood Primary School) 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 (Harewood Primary School) last inspected?
Catering Leeds (Harewood Primary School) was last inspected on 22 May 2024, more than 2 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 Catering Leeds (Harewood Primary School)?
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 Catering Leeds (Harewood Primary School) 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 (Harewood Primary School) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Catering Leeds (Harewood Primary School) 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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