AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg 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 24 July 2013, 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: Stall 410 Area 1981 Kirkgate Market, Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7JJ
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg 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% | ← AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg | |
| 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 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 AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg 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 AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Allertons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Arden News Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2016 |
| Aire Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2019 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg
What is AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg's food hygiene rating?
AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 24 July 2013.
Is AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg 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 AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg last inspected?
AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg was last inspected on 24 July 2013, 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 AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg 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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