Food Hygiene Ratings in Leeds

7,394 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 75.0% rated "very good".

7,394
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
36
Rated 0 or 1
75.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good75.0%4,256
Good19.4%1,100
Satisfactory4.1%230
Improvement Needed0.9%52
Major Improvement0.6%36
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen1,90825.8%
Retailers - other1,65022.3%
Other catering premises93812.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop80210.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub6068.2%
Caring Premises3634.9%
Mobile caterer3624.9%
School/college/university3494.7%

Food hygiene ratings in Leeds are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 7,394 registered food businesses for Leeds. Of these, 5,674 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 75.0% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 36 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Agape RestaurantLS9 6DF1Jun 05, 2025
Bangla BazaarLS11 6HX1Jun 16, 2026
Boba & BaoLS18 5PA1Jun 09, 2026
Bri J'sLS11 6ER1Jul 08, 2025
BucovinaLS8 3QH1Jul 09, 2025
Chicken VillageLS2 8JD1Sep 26, 2025
China And Thai ExpresWF3 2HF1Sep 03, 2025
CinnafulLS8 1AP1May 28, 2025
Coffee RandLS2 9HD1Oct 08, 2025
CostcutterLS23 6BT1Apr 30, 2026
Damera Cafe And RestaurantLS8 5EW1Aug 13, 2025
Este CuateLS6 4HY1Apr 30, 2026
Garden GateLS10 2QB1Oct 11, 2025
Garforth Community StoreLS25 1DU1Aug 14, 2025
Haute DolciLS1 8TL1May 05, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Leeds have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 4,256 food businesses in Leeds with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 75.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Leeds?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Leeds?+

Inspection frequency in Leeds depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies