Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall 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 4 March 2016, more than 10 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: Poplar Avenue, Cross Gates, Leeds, LS15 8EB
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall among the 4,253 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ||
| 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 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 Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall 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 Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Henry Roe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Cafe Flowers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Bengal Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| A1 News And Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| China Gate Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Barnbow Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2020 |
| Altalia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall
What is Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall's food hygiene rating?
Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 4 March 2016.
Is Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall 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 Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall last inspected?
Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall was last inspected on 4 March 2016, more than 10 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 Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall 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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