Belle Isle Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Belle Isle Post Office 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 2 July 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: 5 - 6 Belle Isle Parade, Beeston, Leeds, LS10 3AH
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Belle Isle Post Office 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% | ← Belle Isle Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Belle Isle Post Office 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 Belle Isle Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2018 |
| Asda Express PFS Leeds Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Aspen Hill Village Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Abu Bakar Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Beeston Cafe School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Belle Isle Post Office
What is Belle Isle Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Belle Isle Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 2 July 2009.
Is Belle Isle Post Office 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 Belle Isle Post Office last inspected?
Belle Isle Post Office was last inspected on 2 July 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 Belle Isle Post Office?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Belle Isle Post Office compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Belle Isle Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Belle Isle Post Office 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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Understanding this rating
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Belle Isle Post Office is one of 191 rated food businesses in Beeston. See every hygiene rating in Beeston →
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