The Cottage Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
The Cottage Store 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 10 July 2014, more than 12 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: 21 - 23 Newall Carr Road, Otley, LS21 2AU
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cottage Store 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% | ← The Cottage Store | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Cottage Store 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 The Cottage Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buon Apps River Lounge & Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Catering Leeds ( Ashfield Primary) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Clitherow House Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2013 |
| Horse And Farrier Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Catering Leeds (St Josephs Catholic Primary School) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Coast To Country Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Catering Leeds (Otley The Whartons Primary) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Greggs (Otley) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about The Cottage Store
What is The Cottage Store's food hygiene rating?
The Cottage Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 10 July 2014.
Is The Cottage Store 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 The Cottage Store last inspected?
The Cottage Store was last inspected on 10 July 2014, more than 12 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 The Cottage Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cottage Store compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while The Cottage Store holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Cottage Store 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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