M And C Lawton food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
M And C Lawton holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 8 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: 74 Queen Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 9BP
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so M And C Lawton 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% | ← M And C Lawton | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 M And C Lawton 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 M And C Lawton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts Roast House Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 13 Noodles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Amici Bistro & Caffè Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Boomerang Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2015 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Brown & Blond Manufacturers/packers | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Butterflys Day Nursery Caring Premises | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about M And C Lawton
What is M And C Lawton's food hygiene rating?
M And C Lawton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 8 August 2016.
Is M And C Lawton 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was M And C Lawton last inspected?
M And C Lawton was last inspected on 8 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 M And C Lawton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M And C Lawton compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while M And C Lawton holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects M And C Lawton 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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