Rawdon Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Rawdon Local 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 9 May 2017, 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: 11 Harrogate Road, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6HW
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Rawdon Local 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% | ← Rawdon Local | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Rawdon Local 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 Rawdon Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown's Greens Cafe And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| 2 Sardi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Bright Skies Nursery Caring Premises | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Benton Park High School School/college/university | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Avsed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Chana Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2003 |
| Bee Happy Kids Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| @aylishbakes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
Questions about Rawdon Local
What is Rawdon Local's food hygiene rating?
Rawdon Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 9 May 2017.
Is Rawdon Local 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 Rawdon Local last inspected?
Rawdon Local was last inspected on 9 May 2017, 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 Rawdon Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rawdon Local compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Rawdon Local holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Rawdon Local 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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