Valley Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
Valley Inn 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 18 February 2014, more than 12 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: 68 Whitehall Road, Drighlington, Leeds, BD11 1NE
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Valley Inn 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% | ← Valley Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Valley Inn 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 Valley Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Sorella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Birchfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Catering Leeds (Drighlington Primary) School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Cafe 89 - The Range Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| All Steamed Up Coffee Co Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2018 |
| Archers Quality Meats Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bruntcliffe Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
Questions about Valley Inn
What is Valley Inn's food hygiene rating?
Valley Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 18 February 2014.
Is Valley Inn 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 Valley Inn last inspected?
Valley Inn was last inspected on 18 February 2014, more than 12 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 Valley Inn?
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 Valley Inn compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Valley Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Valley Inn 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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Valley Inn is one of 31 rated food businesses in Drighlington. See every hygiene rating in Drighlington →
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