Baraka Express (Garforth Library) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Baraka Express (Garforth Library) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 13 June 2011, more than 15 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: Lidgett Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1EH
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Baraka Express (Garforth Library) 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% | ← Baraka Express (Garforth Library) | |
| 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 Baraka Express (Garforth Library) 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 Baraka Express (Garforth Library), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cielo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2018 |
| Heritage Cafe - Garforth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| 450 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Good Food Store Takeaway/sandwich shop | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Garforth Post Office Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Augustus Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Central Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Baraka Express (Garforth Library)
What is Baraka Express (Garforth Library)'s food hygiene rating?
Baraka Express (Garforth Library) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 13 June 2011.
Is Baraka Express (Garforth Library) 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Baraka Express (Garforth Library) last inspected?
Baraka Express (Garforth Library) was last inspected on 13 June 2011, more than 15 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 Baraka Express (Garforth Library)?
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 Baraka Express (Garforth Library) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Baraka Express (Garforth Library) holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Baraka Express (Garforth Library) 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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