J B Wilkinson And Sons (Otley) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
J B Wilkinson And Sons (Otley) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 July 2025, 11 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: 15 Boroughgate, Otley, LS21 3AG
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so J B Wilkinson And Sons (Otley) sits behind roughly 4,253 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ← J B Wilkinson And Sons (Otley) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 (Otley) 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 (Otley), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geo Middlemiss And Son Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Coffee Station Other catering premises | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Fare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Greggs (Otley) Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Cafe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Cafe Twenty One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Chez Vin Ltd Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2007 |
| Coast To Country Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about J B Wilkinson And Sons (Otley)
What is J B Wilkinson And Sons (Otley)'s food hygiene rating?
J B Wilkinson And Sons (Otley) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 16 July 2025.
Is J B Wilkinson And Sons (Otley) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was J B Wilkinson And Sons (Otley) last inspected?
J B Wilkinson And Sons (Otley) was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 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 (Otley)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 (Otley) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while J B Wilkinson And Sons (Otley) holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects J B Wilkinson And Sons (Otley) 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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