The Podger food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
The Podger holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 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: Ninelands Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1NT
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Podger among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ← The Podger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,109 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,708 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 The Podger 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 The Podger, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumouchel Patisserie Manufacturers/packers | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Garforth Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bottles N Cans Retailers - other | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2019 |
| Augustus Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Fairburn Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2023 |
| Freshly Made Sandwich Bar And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Catering Leeds (St Benedicts Catholic Primary) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Clip N Climb Garforth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
Questions about The Podger
What is The Podger's food hygiene rating?
The Podger has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 3 October 2025.
Is The Podger safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Podger last inspected?
The Podger was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 months 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 The Podger?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Podger compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,684 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Podger is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Podger 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Podger is one of 103 rated food businesses in Garforth. See every hygiene rating in Garforth →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.leeds.gov.uk/
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