Hedley Verity food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
Hedley Verity holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 August 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: 43A - 47 Woodhouse Lane, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS1 3HQ
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Hedley Verity among the 4,257 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 | 4,257 | 75% | ← Hedley Verity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,101 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,719 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 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 Hedley Verity 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 Hedley Verity, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Amigos (Jubilee Wing LGI) Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2012 |
| Amigos (LGI) Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2012 |
| Almost Famous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Around The Clock Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Around The Clock (Victoria House) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Age UK Leeds Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
Questions about Hedley Verity
What is Hedley Verity's food hygiene rating?
Hedley Verity has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 31 August 2023.
Is Hedley Verity 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hedley Verity last inspected?
Hedley Verity was last inspected on 31 August 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 Hedley Verity?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hedley Verity compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,679 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Hedley Verity is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Hedley Verity 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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Understanding this rating
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Hedley Verity is one of 165 rated food businesses in Woodhouse. See every hygiene rating in Woodhouse →
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