Southroyd Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Southroyd Stores 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 25 November 2009, more than 16 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: 3 Southroyd Parade, Pudsey, LS28 8AZ
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Southroyd Stores 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% | ← Southroyd Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Southroyd Stores 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 Southroyd Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After The Bell Other catering premises | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2015 |
| Busy Bees At Leeds Pudsey Littlemoor Caring Premises | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Archers Quality Meats Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Butty Licious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2025 |
| Airedale Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2015 |
| Acacia Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Blake Henrys Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
Questions about Southroyd Stores
What is Southroyd Stores's food hygiene rating?
Southroyd Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 25 November 2009.
Is Southroyd Stores 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 Southroyd Stores last inspected?
Southroyd Stores was last inspected on 25 November 2009, more than 16 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 Southroyd Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southroyd Stores compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Southroyd Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Southroyd Stores 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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Southroyd Stores is one of 284 rated food businesses in Pudsey. See every hygiene rating in Pudsey →
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