Catering Leeds (Otley The Whartons Primary) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Leeds
Catering Leeds (Otley The Whartons 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 7 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Whartons, Otley, LS21 2BS
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Catering Leeds (Otley The Whartons 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 (Otley The Whartons 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 (Otley The Whartons 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 (Otley The Whartons Primary), 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 | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Parkgate Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Catering Leeds ( Ashfield Primary) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Horse And Farrier Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Clitherow House Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2013 |
| Otley Courthouse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Parisian Chic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Asda (Otley) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Catering Leeds (Otley The Whartons Primary)
What is Catering Leeds (Otley The Whartons Primary)'s food hygiene rating?
Catering Leeds (Otley The Whartons Primary) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 7 October 2024.
Is Catering Leeds (Otley The Whartons 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 (Otley The Whartons Primary) last inspected?
Catering Leeds (Otley The Whartons Primary) was last inspected on 7 October 2024, 21 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 (Otley The Whartons Primary)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Catering Leeds (Otley The Whartons 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 (Otley The Whartons Primary) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Catering Leeds (Otley The Whartons 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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