Thos Dawes And Son

1
Major Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-09-10

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
10
Structural Compliance
20
Confidence in Management
20

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Thos Dawes And Son is a manufacturers/packers located at 11A Belle Isle Road, Belle Isle, Leeds, LS10 2DH, in the Leeds local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 20 — improvement needed), and confidence in management (scored 20 — improvement needed). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Leeds oversees 7,321 registered food businesses, of which 75% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Leeds is 4.7 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Manufacturers/packers
Address
11A Belle Isle Road, Belle Isle, Leeds
Postcode
LS10 2DH
Local Authority
Leeds
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
438760

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Thos Dawes And Son?

Thos Dawes And Son has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5, as assessed by Leeds.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean for a manufacturers/packers?

A rating of 1 means major improvement is necessary. Significant problems were found during the inspection across one or more categories. The local authority will follow up to ensure improvements are made.

When was Thos Dawes And Son last inspected?

Thos Dawes And Son was last inspected on 2025-09-10. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Thos Dawes And Son improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Thos Dawes And Son located?

Thos Dawes And Son is located at 11A Belle Isle Road, Belle Isle, Leeds , LS10 2DH, in the Leeds local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LS10 postcode area.