Budgens Leven food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Riding of Yorkshire
Budgens Leven holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 4 West Street, Leven, Beverley, HU17 5JZ
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
A 0 is rare: only 5 of 2,979 rated places in East Riding of Yorkshire score this low, about one in 596. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,503 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ← Budgens Leven |
A further 170 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Budgens Leven the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Budgens Leven, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Leven Chippy And Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2019 |
| The Leven Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Leven Pre School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 May 2023 |
| Charters Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Leven C Of E School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Three Ridings Coffee Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Burton Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2013 |
Questions about Budgens Leven
What is Budgens Leven's food hygiene rating?
Budgens Leven has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 21 February 2025.
Is Budgens Leven safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Budgens Leven last inspected?
Budgens Leven was last inspected on 21 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Budgens Leven?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Budgens Leven compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Budgens Leven holds a 0. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Budgens Leven 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Riding of Yorkshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Your council: East Riding of Yorkshire
Understanding this rating
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