Wharfe Valley Farms food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Wharfe Valley Farms 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 9 January 2009, more than 17 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: Lilac Farm, Jewitt Lane, Collingham, LS22 5BA
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Wharfe Valley Farms 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% | ← Wharfe Valley Farms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Wharfe Valley Farms 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 Wharfe Valley Farms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccolino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Collingham News (within Collingham Post Office) Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2016 |
| Apotheco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| 1066 Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Ambience Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2014 |
| Collingham And Linton Sports Association Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Cromwells Bar And Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Wharfe Valley Farms
What is Wharfe Valley Farms's food hygiene rating?
Wharfe Valley Farms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 9 January 2009.
Is Wharfe Valley Farms 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 Wharfe Valley Farms last inspected?
Wharfe Valley Farms was last inspected on 9 January 2009, more than 17 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 Wharfe Valley Farms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Wharfe Valley Farms compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Wharfe Valley Farms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Wharfe Valley Farms 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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