Smiffies food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Smiffies holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 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: Unit 6 And Part Unit 5, Beechwood Shopping Centre, Church Street, LS26 8RE
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Smiffies 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% | ← Smiffies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Smiffies 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 Smiffies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hit Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Flour Cakes Other catering premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Jolly Giraffes Day Nursery Caring Premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Co-operative Food (Woodlesford) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2016 |
| Howgate And Farrar Of Woodlesford Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Cheeky Monkey Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Farndales Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Catering Leeds (Oulton Primary) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about Smiffies
What is Smiffies's food hygiene rating?
Smiffies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 13 May 2013.
Is Smiffies 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smiffies last inspected?
Smiffies was last inspected on 13 May 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 Smiffies?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smiffies compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Smiffies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Smiffies 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Smiffies is one of 18 rated food businesses in Woodlesford. See every hygiene rating in Woodlesford →
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