J B Wilkinson And Sons (Wetherby) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
J B Wilkinson And Sons (Wetherby) 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 16 May 2025, 13 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: 26 High Street, Wetherby, LS22 6LT
How it compares in Leeds
That puts J B Wilkinson And Sons (Wetherby) 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% | ← J B Wilkinson And Sons (Wetherby) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 J B Wilkinson And Sons (Wetherby) 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 J B Wilkinson And Sons (Wetherby), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Milano Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| The Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| C'est Chocolat Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2015 |
| Bengal Lounge Other catering premises | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| Pomfrets Of Wetherby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Mister Yiks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| The Artisan Cheese Company Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
Questions about J B Wilkinson And Sons (Wetherby)
What is J B Wilkinson And Sons (Wetherby)'s food hygiene rating?
J B Wilkinson And Sons (Wetherby) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 16 May 2025.
Is J B Wilkinson And Sons (Wetherby) 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 J B Wilkinson And Sons (Wetherby) last inspected?
J B Wilkinson And Sons (Wetherby) was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 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 J B Wilkinson And Sons (Wetherby)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J B Wilkinson And Sons (Wetherby) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and J B Wilkinson And Sons (Wetherby) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects J B Wilkinson And Sons (Wetherby) 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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