The Food Standards Agency regularly assesses eateries across the country to ensure they meet national food safety laws.
After inspection, a business is given a Food Hygiene Rating based on food handling, storage, and preparation, the cleanliness of facilities, and how food safety is managed.
Scored between zero and five, a Food Hygiene Rating reflects the standard of food hygiene found at the time of inspection.
In 2026, four sit-down restaurants in Leeds have scored 1* hygiene ratings, meaning “major improvement is necessary”, and 10 have scored 2*, meaning “some improvement is necessary.
Here is the list of all 14 restaurants.
1. Crave Kitchen - 2*
Crave Kitchen on Monk Bridge Road, Meanwood, was rated 2* on August 20. | Crave Kitchen/Google
3. Riveresque - 2*
Riveresque on Bridge End, city centre, was rated 2* on June 17. | Yorkshire Evening Post
4. Lento Cafe and Bar - 1*
Lento Cafe and Bar on North Lane, Headingley, was rated 1* on June 10. | Google
6. Haute Dolci - 1*
Haute Dolci in The Light, Leeds city centre, was rated 1* on May 5. | M A via Google