Tai Lee Hong food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Leeds
Tai Lee Hong holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the supermarket and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 April 2024, 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: Units 1 And 2, 19 Sheepscar Street South, Sheepscar, LS7 1AD
How it compares in Leeds
A 1 is rare: only 39 of 5,682 rated places in Leeds score this low, about one in 146. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Tai Lee Hong | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Tai Lee Hong the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tai Lee Hong, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azaban Supermarket Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Adams Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| AHS Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Anglers Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2001 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Al-Khidmat Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Allertons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about Tai Lee Hong
What is Tai Lee Hong's food hygiene rating?
Tai Lee Hong has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Leeds Council on 24 April 2024.
Is Tai Lee Hong safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The supermarket is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Tai Lee Hong last inspected?
Tai Lee Hong was last inspected on 24 April 2024, 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 Tai Lee Hong?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tai Lee Hong compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Tai Lee Hong holds a 1. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Tai Lee Hong 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Leeds, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Tai Lee Hong is one of 90 rated food businesses in Sheepscar. See every hygiene rating in Sheepscar →
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