Kirkstall Newsgents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Kirkstall Newsgents 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 18 November 2014, more than 11 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: 123A Kirkstall Hill, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS4 2TH
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Kirkstall Newsgents 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% | ← Kirkstall Newsgents | |
| 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 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 Kirkstall Newsgents 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 Kirkstall Newsgents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Asda (Kirkstall Road) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Association Of Blind Asians Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Aire View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Abbey Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Assembly Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2014 |
Questions about Kirkstall Newsgents
What is Kirkstall Newsgents's food hygiene rating?
Kirkstall Newsgents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 18 November 2014.
Is Kirkstall Newsgents 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 Kirkstall Newsgents last inspected?
Kirkstall Newsgents was last inspected on 18 November 2014, more than 11 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 Kirkstall Newsgents?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kirkstall Newsgents compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Kirkstall Newsgents holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Kirkstall Newsgents 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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