Travelodge (Leeds East Colton) food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Leeds
Travelodge (Leeds East Colton) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 21 January 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: Unit 6 Colton Mill, Stile Hill Way, Colton, LS15 9JH
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Travelodge (Leeds East Colton) 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% | ← Travelodge (Leeds East Colton) | |
| 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 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 Travelodge (Leeds East Colton) 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 Travelodge (Leeds East Colton), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Colton Mill Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Colton Mill Harvester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| BP Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2019 |
| Austhorpe Primary School -Rise And Shine School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Eethaan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Boots Uk Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2019 |
| Cabellero Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2025 |
Questions about Travelodge (Leeds East Colton)
What is Travelodge (Leeds East Colton)'s food hygiene rating?
Travelodge (Leeds East Colton) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 21 January 2014.
Is Travelodge (Leeds East Colton) 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Travelodge (Leeds East Colton) last inspected?
Travelodge (Leeds East Colton) was last inspected on 21 January 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 Travelodge (Leeds East Colton)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Travelodge (Leeds East Colton) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Travelodge (Leeds East Colton) holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Travelodge (Leeds East Colton) 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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