Thornhill Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
Thornhill Arms holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 18 Town Gate, Calverley, Pudsey, LS28 5NF
How it compares in Leeds
A 2 is rare: only 54 of 5,682 rated places in Leeds score this low, about one in 105. 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% | ← Thornhill Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Thornhill Arms the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Thornhill Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brodie And Flynn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Aldo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Bronte House School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| All Aboard and Country Kids Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2006 |
| Aspens Services at Holybrook Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Amity Brew Co Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Thornhill Arms
What is Thornhill Arms's food hygiene rating?
Thornhill Arms has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Leeds Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Thornhill Arms safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub 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 Thornhill Arms last inspected?
Thornhill Arms was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months 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 Thornhill Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thornhill Arms compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Thornhill Arms holds a 2. 54 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Thornhill Arms 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 2 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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