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Wilkinsons (Albion Street) food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Leeds

Wilkinsons (Albion Street) 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 13 July 2010, more than 15 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: 6 - 14 Albion Street, Leeds, LS1 6HX

How it compares in Leeds

That puts Wilkinsons (Albion Street) 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.

Every rated food business in Leeds
5 out of 5 4,253 75% ← Wilkinsons (Albion Street)
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

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 Wilkinsons (Albion Street) 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

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92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 150 yards away 5 - Very good 17 July 2024
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Aarti Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 333 yards away 5 - Very good 1 June 2023
All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub 354 yards away 5 - Very good 22 January 2025
92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 364 yards away 5 - Very good 2 October 2025

Questions about Wilkinsons (Albion Street)

What is Wilkinsons (Albion Street)'s food hygiene rating?

Wilkinsons (Albion Street) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 13 July 2010.

Is Wilkinsons (Albion Street) 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 Wilkinsons (Albion Street) last inspected?

Wilkinsons (Albion Street) was last inspected on 13 July 2010, more than 15 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 Wilkinsons (Albion Street)?

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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Wilkinsons (Albion Street) compare to other places in Leeds?

75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Wilkinsons (Albion Street) is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Leeds Council inspects Wilkinsons (Albion Street) 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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