Set by the Food Standards Agency, venues can have a hygiene score between zero and five based on their food handling practices, condition of their premises, and safety management.
In 2026, 31 takeaways and sandwich shops in Leeds have received a 5* rating so far, the highest score possible.
Ranging from fish and chips to sushi, and pizza to noodles, here are all the takeaways across the city which have achieved top marks in the first three months of the year.

1. KFC, January 5
📍 7 Leeds Skelton Lake Services Lakeside Way Skelton Gate Leeds LS9 0AS | Google

2. McDonald's, January 5
📍 5 Leeds Skelton Lake Services Lakeside Way Skelton Gate Leeds LS9 0AS | McDonald's

3. Tingley Chinese Takeaway, January 7
📍 1 Syke Parade Dewsbury Road Tingley Wakefield WF3 1LZ | Google

4. Fat Hippo Headingley, January 9
📍 White Rose House 8 Otley Road Headingley LS6 2AD | Google

