Managed by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with Leeds City Council, these ratings provide a transparent look behind the kitchen doors at how your food is being handled and prepared.
During an inspection, officials assess everything from food storage and preparation to the cleanliness of the facilities and the overall management of food safety.
It is important to note that while these scores aren't a reflection of the taste or quality of the menu, they offer a vital insight into the business’s hygiene standards.
The ratings are marked on a scale of zero to five: a five-star rating represents ‘very good’ standards, while a zero indicates that ‘urgent improvement’ is required.
Throughout December, inspectors visited dozens of sites across the city, and 54 food hygiene ratings have now been published for Leeds takeaways.
From those achieving the top marks to those falling short, here is how our local restaurants and cafes fared.
7. La Fiesta - 5*
La Fiesta at Unit 4b, 7 Merrion Way, Leeds, was rated on December 10. | James Hardisty
8. Sesame Rice And Salad Bar - 5*
Sesame Rice And Salad Bar at 29 St Pauls Street, Leeds, was rated on December 10. | Google Street View
9. Temple Newsam Tea Rooms - 5*
Temple Newsam Tea Rooms at Stable Court, Templenewsam Road, Halton, was rated on December 10. | YEP
10. FoodCycle Leeds Seacroft - 5*
FoodCycle Leeds Seacroft at Old Seacroft Chapel, 1081 York Road, Leeds, was rated on December 9. | Google Street View
11. KFC (Colton) - 5*
KFC (Colton) at Unit 1 Colton Mill, Stile Hill Way, Colton, was rated on December 9. | James Hardisty
12. Caffe Nero (The Springs) - 5*
Caffe Nero at Unit 36, The Springs, Thorpe Park Approach, Austhorpe, was rated on December 8. | Canva/Food Standards Agency