What is the average food hygiene rating in Leeds?

The average food hygiene rating in Leeds is 4.67 out of 5, across 5,704 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Leeds compare with the national average for food hygiene?

74.8% of rated premises in Leeds hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Leeds 238 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Leeds have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

4,267 food businesses in Leeds hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.8% of the 5,704 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Leeds have a low hygiene rating?

89 food businesses in Leeds are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Leeds food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Leeds (7,375 establishments on record, 5,704 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Leeds

In Leeds, 74.8% of 5,704 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.67/5. These figures cover 7,375 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Leeds has 4,267 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 5,704 rated premises (74.8%). 89 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 74.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -4.9 pp
National rank: 238 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Leeds

5★ Very Good

4,267 (74.8%)

4★ Good

1,130 (19.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

218 (3.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

55 (1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

34 (0.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 1,469 awaiting inspection and 202 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 1469 awaiting inspection and 202 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Leeds: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Leeds?: The average food hygiene rating in Leeds is 4.67 out of 5, across 5,704 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Leeds compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 74.8% of rated premises in Leeds hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Leeds 238 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Leeds have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 4,267 food businesses in Leeds hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.8% of the 5,704 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Leeds have a low hygiene rating?: 89 food businesses in Leeds are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Leeds food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Leeds (7,375 establishments on record, 5,704 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Leeds

Top-rated places in Leeds

Yo To GoTakeaway/sandwich shop · Tesco, 5 Seacroft Avenue, Seacroft, Leeds · LS14 6JD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Muddy Boots Nursery LimitedCaring Premises · 22 The Green, Finkle Lane, Gildersome, Morley · LS27 7EL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Silver VaseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2 Stainbeck Lane, Meanwood, Leeds · LS7 3QY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
The Little Green Frog Day NurseryCaring Premises · Weston Lane, Otley · LS21 2DF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
The FavershamPub/bar/nightclub · 1 - 5 Springfield Mount, Woodhouse, Leeds · LS2 9NG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Well TemperedOther catering premises · LS19
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Catering Leeds ( Burley Park Children Centre)Caring Premises · St Matthias Street, Burley, Leeds · LS4 2DZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Catering Leeds (Whinmoor St Pauls Primary)School/college/university · Whinmoor Crescent, Whinmoor, Leeds · LS14 1EG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Nigerian Yorkshire Communities NetworkRetailers - other · Office 8 Unit 7, Carlton Trading Estate, Pickering Street, Armley
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Pepes Piri PiriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 132 Beeston Road, Beeston, Leeds · LS11 8BB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
TGI Friday's Conviction ChickenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · TGI Fridays, Unit RU12, White Rose Shopping Centre, Dewsbury Road · LS11 8LU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Amazing Grace ChildcareCaring Premises · 63 Whitfield Gardens, Hunslet, Leeds · LS10 2QD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Leeds

BucovinaRetailers - other · 225 Harehills Lane, Leeds · LS8 3QH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 July 2025
China And Thai ExpresTakeaway/sandwich shop · Adjacent 60, Bradford Road, East Ardsley, Wakefield · WF3 2HF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 September 2025
WoodendsRetailers - other · 471 Otley Road, Adel, Leeds · LS16 7NR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 September 2025
Este CuateRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 10 - 14 Stonegate Road, Meanwood, Leeds · LS6 4HY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026
Leeds Sahar Food LtdTakeaway/sandwich shop · 337 Burley Road, Burley, Leeds · LS4 2JJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 April 2026
Garforth Community StoreRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 1 - 5 Main Street, Garforth, Leeds · LS25 1DU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 August 2025
Nasra FoodsRetailers - other · 22 Sissons Avenue, Middleton, Leeds · LS10 4LA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2025
Chicken VillageTakeaway/sandwich shop · 39 New Briggate, Leeds · LS2 8JD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 September 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 7,375 real Food Standards Agency records for Leeds, of which 5,704 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.