Vesper Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Vesper Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 February 2016, 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: 105 Vesper Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3LJ
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Vesper Convenience Store 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% | ← Vesper Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 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 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 Vesper Convenience 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 Vesper Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAT Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Best-One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Abbey Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Barca-Leeds School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bramley Care Bears Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Blue Tiger Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Archers Sweets Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Acorn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2016 |
Questions about Vesper Convenience Store
What is Vesper Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Vesper Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 16 February 2016.
Is Vesper Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vesper Convenience Store last inspected?
Vesper Convenience Store was last inspected on 16 February 2016, 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 Vesper Convenience Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vesper Convenience Store compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Vesper Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Vesper Convenience 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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