Crossley News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Crossley News 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 10 December 2014, more than 11 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: 41 Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3AB
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Crossley News 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% | ← Crossley News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Crossley News 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 Crossley News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| 21 Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Association Of Blind Asians Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Arts And The Secret Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Alfred - North Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Avtar Wines And Spirits Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| Anand Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Aldi (Meanwood) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2013 |
Questions about Crossley News
What is Crossley News's food hygiene rating?
Crossley News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 10 December 2014.
Is Crossley News 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 Crossley News last inspected?
Crossley News was last inspected on 10 December 2014, more than 11 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 Crossley News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Crossley News compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Crossley News holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Crossley News 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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