Garforth Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Leeds
Garforth Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2025, 9 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: Lidgett Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1LJ
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Garforth Academy among the 4,259 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 | 4,259 | 75% | ← Garforth Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 53 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 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 Very 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 Garforth Academy 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 Garforth Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaping Goose Pub/bar/nightclub | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Cielo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2018 |
| Heritage Cafe - Garforth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Garforth Working Mens Club Committee Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2001 |
| 450 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Good Food Store Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Augustus Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Garforth Academy
What is Garforth Academy's food hygiene rating?
Garforth Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 19 September 2025.
Is Garforth Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Garforth Academy last inspected?
Garforth Academy was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 9 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 Garforth Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Garforth Academy compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,683 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Garforth Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Garforth Academy 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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