News And Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
News And Off Licence 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 3 September 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: 114 Barwick Road, Stanks, Leeds, LS15 8SQ
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so News And Off Licence 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% | ← News And Off Licence | |
| 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 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 News And Off Licence 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 News And Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cock Beck Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2019 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2018 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor Woodview Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| A1 News And Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Catering Leeds (St Theresas RC Primary) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Co Operative Food (Swarcliffe) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Catering Leeds (Swarcliffe Childrens Centre) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about News And Off Licence
What is News And Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
News And Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 3 September 2015.
Is News And Off Licence 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 News And Off Licence last inspected?
News And Off Licence was last inspected on 3 September 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 News And Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 News And Off Licence compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while News And Off Licence holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects News And Off Licence 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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