Natural Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Natural Food Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 30 October 2007, more than 18 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: 23 North Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HW
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Natural Food Store 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% | ← Natural Food Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Natural Food Store 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 Natural Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Association Of Blind Asians Caring Premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| 21 Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Arts And The Secret Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Avtar Wines And Spirits Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| Anand Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Abu Turkish Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Alfred - North Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Natural Food Store
What is Natural Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Natural Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 30 October 2007.
Is Natural Food Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Natural Food Store last inspected?
Natural Food Store was last inspected on 30 October 2007, more than 18 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 Natural Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Natural Food Store compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Natural Food Store holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Natural Food Store 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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