Junction Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
Junction Inn 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 9 January 2013, more than 13 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: 44 Bondgate, Otley, LS21 1AD
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Junction Inn 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% | ← Junction Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 53 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,711 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 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 Junction 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 Junction Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bondgate Bakery Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Chippendale Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Gay Lane Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Cafe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Cafe Twenty One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Chez Vin Ltd Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2007 |
| Fare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Coffee Station Other catering premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about Junction Inn
What is Junction Inn's food hygiene rating?
Junction Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 9 January 2013.
Is Junction Inn 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 Junction Inn last inspected?
Junction Inn was last inspected on 9 January 2013, more than 13 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 Junction Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Junction Inn compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Junction Inn holds a 4. 1,102 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Junction 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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