D M Firth Butchers (Garforth) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
D M Firth Butchers (Garforth) 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 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: 51A Main Street, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1AF
How it compares in Leeds
That puts D M Firth Butchers (Garforth) among the 4,257 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 | 4,257 | 75% | ← D M Firth Butchers (Garforth) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,101 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,719 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 D M Firth Butchers (Garforth) 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 D M Firth Butchers (Garforth), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative (Garforth) Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2010 |
| Cooplands (Garforth) Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Garforth Canton Flavour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Central Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Garforth Post Office Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Good Food Store Takeaway/sandwich shop | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about D M Firth Butchers (Garforth)
What is D M Firth Butchers (Garforth)'s food hygiene rating?
D M Firth Butchers (Garforth) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 16 July 2025.
Is D M Firth Butchers (Garforth) 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 D M Firth Butchers (Garforth) last inspected?
D M Firth Butchers (Garforth) 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 D M Firth Butchers (Garforth)?
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 D M Firth Butchers (Garforth) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,679 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and D M Firth Butchers (Garforth) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects D M Firth Butchers (Garforth) 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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