St Catherines Childrens Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Leeds
St Catherines Childrens Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 25 August 2016, more than 9 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: 79 St Catherines Drive, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 2JY
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so St Catherines Childrens Home 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% | ← St Catherines Childrens Home | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 St Catherines Childrens Home 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 St Catherines Childrens Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archers Sweets Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Blue Tiger Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Barca-Leeds School/college/university | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bramley Care Bears Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Black Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Acorn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2016 |
| BARCA Leeds Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Bramley Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about St Catherines Childrens Home
What is St Catherines Childrens Home's food hygiene rating?
St Catherines Childrens Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 25 August 2016.
Is St Catherines Childrens Home 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Catherines Childrens Home last inspected?
St Catherines Childrens Home was last inspected on 25 August 2016, more than 9 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 St Catherines Childrens Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Catherines Childrens Home compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while St Catherines Childrens Home holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects St Catherines Childrens Home 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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