Old Cock food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
Old Cock holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 11 - 13 Crossgate, Otley, LS21 1AA
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Old Cock 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% | ← Old Cock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Old Cock 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 Old Cock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bondgate Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Chippendale Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Cafe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Cafe Twenty One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Chez Vin Ltd Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2007 |
| Fare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Coffee Station Other catering premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Costa Coffee (Otley) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Old Cock
What is Old Cock's food hygiene rating?
Old Cock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 21 August 2024.
Is Old Cock 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Cock last inspected?
Old Cock was last inspected on 21 August 2024, 22 months 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 Old Cock?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Cock compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Old Cock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Old Cock 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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