Richardshaw Lane General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Richardshaw Lane General Store 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 13 July 2015, more than 10 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: 23 Richardshaw Lane, Stanningley, Pudsey, LS28 7NB
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Richardshaw Lane General Store 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% | ← Richardshaw Lane General Store | |
| 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 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 Richardshaw Lane General Store 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 Richardshaw Lane General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean & Gone Espresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Bojangles Pub/bar/nightclub | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2014 |
| Blake Henrys Family Butchers Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2015 |
| Acacia Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Airedale Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Altered Image Gymnasium Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2022 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2019 |
Questions about Richardshaw Lane General Store
What is Richardshaw Lane General Store's food hygiene rating?
Richardshaw Lane General Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 13 July 2015.
Is Richardshaw Lane General Store 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 Richardshaw Lane General Store last inspected?
Richardshaw Lane General Store was last inspected on 13 July 2015, more than 10 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 Richardshaw Lane General Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Richardshaw Lane General Store compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Richardshaw Lane General Store holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Richardshaw Lane General Store 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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