What is the average food hygiene rating in LS9?

The average food hygiene rating in the LS9 postcode area of Leeds is 4.47 out of 5, across 299 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in LS9 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

187 food businesses in the LS9 postcode area of Leeds hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 62.5% of the 299 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

How many food businesses in LS9 have a low hygiene rating?

10 food businesses in the LS9 postcode area of 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 LS9 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the LS9 postcode area of Leeds (400 establishments on record, 299 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 LS9

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the LS9 postcode area of Leeds hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.47/5, with 62.5% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 400 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

LS9 (Leeds) has 187 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 299 rated premises (62.5%). 10 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

Rating distribution in LS9

5★ Very Good

187 (62.5%)

4★ Good

80 (26.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

22 (7.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

7 (2.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

3 (1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 93 awaiting inspection and 8 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in LS9: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in LS9?: The average food hygiene rating in the LS9 postcode area of Leeds is 4.47 out of 5, across 299 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in LS9 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 187 food businesses in the LS9 postcode area of Leeds hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 62.5% of the 299 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.
How many food businesses in LS9 have a low hygiene rating?: 10 food businesses in the LS9 postcode area of 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 LS9 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the LS9 postcode area of Leeds (400 establishments on record, 299 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.

Top-rated places in LS9

Avelina FoodsRetailers - other · LS9
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Leeds MencapCaring Premises · The Vinery Centre, 20 Vinery Terrace, Richmond Hill, Leeds · LS9 9LU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
KarpatyRetailers - other · 385 York Road, Leeds · LS9 6TA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 April 2026
Aagrah (Leeds)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 St Peters Square, Leeds · LS9 8AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 March 2026
Ko Shing Chinese Take-awayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 77A - 79 Easy Road, Cross Green, Leeds · LS9 8QS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 March 2026
Morrisons DailyRetailers - other · 44A Selby Road, Halton, Leeds · LS9 0JH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 March 2026
Co-operative Academy Of BrownhillsSchool/college/university · Co-operative Academy Trust, Brownhill Primary School, Torre Drive, Burmantofts · LS9 7DH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 March 2026
Princess FisheriesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 84A Pontefract Lane, Richmond Hill, Leeds · LS9 8HZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 March 2026
Barry's DeliTakeaway/sandwich shop · 137 - 139 Halton Moor Avenue, Halton, Leeds · LS9 0HB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 March 2026
Mabgate Campus - UCRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mabgate Campus, 68 Mabgate, Sheepscar, Leeds · LS9 7DZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 March 2026
Copperfields Care HomeCaring Premises · Cross Green Lane, Cross Green, Leeds · LS9 0BA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 March 2026
Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St James Hospital, Bexley Wing, Beckett Street, Burmantofts · LS9 7TF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 March 2026

Places needing improvement in LS9

City PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 Easy Road, Cross Green, Leeds · LS9 8LH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 November 2025
Agape RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 Compton Road, Harehills, Leeds · LS9 6DF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 June 2025
African Bar And RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 2, 11A Cherry Row, Burmantofts, Leeds · LS9 7LY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 May 2026
The Golden CalabashRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 480 Harehills Lane, Leeds · LS9 6NG
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
Gzing RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 2 Cherry Tree Court, Cherry Row, Burmantofts, Leeds · LS9 7LY
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2025
Newroz RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9B Cherry Row, Burmantofts, Leeds · LS9 7LY
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 February 2025
AfrogrocersRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Units C And F Curtis Building, 4 Berking Avenue, Burmantofts, Leeds · LS9 9LF
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2026
Hungry HarrysRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 330 York Road, Leeds · LS9 9DN
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 March 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 400 real Food Standards Agency records for the LS9 postcode area, of which 299 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.