The Great Northern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
The Great Northern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 12 January 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: 213 Richardshaw Lane, Stanningley, Pudsey, LS28 6AA
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Great Northern sits behind roughly 4,259 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,259 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ← The Great Northern | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Great Northern 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 The Great Northern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2019 |
| Asda Cafe Pudsey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Asda (Owlcotes Centre) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| B & M Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2020 |
| Bean & Gone Espresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Bojangles Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2014 |
| Blake Henrys Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2015 |
Questions about The Great Northern
What is The Great Northern's food hygiene rating?
The Great Northern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 12 January 2016.
Is The Great Northern 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Great Northern last inspected?
The Great Northern was last inspected on 12 January 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 The Great Northern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Great Northern compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,683 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while The Great Northern holds a 4. 1,102 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Great Northern 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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The Great Northern is one of 284 rated food businesses in Pudsey. See every hygiene rating in Pudsey →
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