Beeston News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Beeston News 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 26 April 2017, more than 9 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: 299 Beeston Road, Beeston, Leeds, LS11 7HX
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Beeston News 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% | ← Beeston News | |
| 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 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 Beeston News 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 Beeston News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Off Licence Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2023 |
| 19 Fairfax Road Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| ABC Nursery@LUFC Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Asda (Beeston) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Asda Beeston Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Leeds Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Abu Bakar Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| B And M Retail Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2019 |
Questions about Beeston News
What is Beeston News's food hygiene rating?
Beeston News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 26 April 2017.
Is Beeston News 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 Beeston News last inspected?
Beeston News was last inspected on 26 April 2017, more than 9 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 Beeston News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Beeston News compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Beeston News holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Beeston News 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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