The 16 Leeds takeaways and sandwich shops awarded glowing food hygiene ratings last month

When looking for a new place to eat, it is incredibly important to check the food hygiene rating.

The Food Standards Agency runs the food hygiene rating scheme in partnership with local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Inspectors rate food venues on a scale of zero to five, with five representing ‘very good’ hygiene standards and zero outlining ‘urgent improvement’ is necessary.

The food hygiene rating is not a guide to food quality, but gives clear information about the businesses’ hygiene standards. Inspectors look at the handling of food, how food is stored, how food is prepared, the cleanliness of facilities and how food safety is managed.

Here are the 16 takeaways and sandwich shops that were awarded 5* food hygiene ratings in November.

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