Gakhal Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Gakhal Newsagents 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 19 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: 137 Littlemoor Road, Pudsey, LS28 8AP
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Gakhal Newsagents 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% | ← Gakhal Newsagents | |
| 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 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 Gakhal Newsagents 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 Gakhal Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archers Quality Meats Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Busy Bees At Leeds Pudsey Littlemoor Caring Premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| After The Bell Other catering premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2015 |
| Airedale Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Butty Licious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2025 |
| Acacia Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2015 |
| Blake Henrys Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
Questions about Gakhal Newsagents
What is Gakhal Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Gakhal Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 19 December 2014.
Is Gakhal Newsagents 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 Gakhal Newsagents last inspected?
Gakhal Newsagents was last inspected on 19 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 Gakhal Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Gakhal Newsagents compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Gakhal Newsagents holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Gakhal Newsagents 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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