Sanjay Convenience Store (Family Shopper) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Sanjay Convenience Store (Family Shopper) 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 20 July 2023, more than 2 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: 48 Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2DY
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Sanjay Convenience Store (Family Shopper) 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% | ← Sanjay Convenience Store (Family Shopper) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sanjay Convenience Store (Family Shopper) 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 Sanjay Convenience Store (Family Shopper), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Edward Vii Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2010 |
| Allerton Bywater Primary Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2013 |
| Bechamel Market Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Brigshaw Learning Partnership School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Brightsparks Pre School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Catering Leeds (Great Preston C Of E Primary) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2021 |
Questions about Sanjay Convenience Store (Family Shopper)
What is Sanjay Convenience Store (Family Shopper)'s food hygiene rating?
Sanjay Convenience Store (Family Shopper) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 20 July 2023.
Is Sanjay Convenience Store (Family Shopper) 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 Sanjay Convenience Store (Family Shopper) last inspected?
Sanjay Convenience Store (Family Shopper) was last inspected on 20 July 2023, more than 2 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 Sanjay Convenience Store (Family Shopper)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sanjay Convenience Store (Family Shopper) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Sanjay Convenience Store (Family Shopper) holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Sanjay Convenience Store (Family Shopper) 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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Sanjay Convenience Store (Family Shopper) is one of 27 rated food businesses in Castleford. See every hygiene rating in Castleford →
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