Issued by the Food Standards Agency, a food hygiene rating aims to give diners clear information regarding the hygiene standards of a food business.
Food businesses are scored on a scale between zero and five where five represents ‘very good’ hygiene standards while zero means ‘urgent improvement’ is required.
The rating covers the handling, storage, and preparation of food, cleanliness of facilities, and how food safety is managed.
Across Leeds, a total of 60 cafes have been rated in the first few months of 2026.
With scores ranging from two to five stars, here’s how they fared.
55. Loaf Far Headingley - 5*
Loaf in Far Headingley on 90-92 Otley Road, Headingley, was rated on January 7. | Local Library
56. Slips Deli - 5*
Slips Deli on 121A Cardigan Road, Headingley, was rated on January 7. | Google Maps
57. The New Captains Table - 3*
The New Captains Table on 1 Easy Road, Cross Green, was rated on January 6. | Google
58. Slate Cafe - 5*
Slate Cafe in The Old Fire Station, Gipton, was rated on January 6. | Google
59. AWS Cafe
AWS Cafe in Roundhay Road, Harehills, was rated 2* on January 5. Inspectors found its hygienic food handling and management of food safety to be ‘generally satisfactory’. However, it was rated ‘improvement necessary’ for the cleanliness and condition of facilities and building. | Google
60. Starbucks - 5*
Starbucks in Skelton Lake Services, Skelton, was rated on January 5. | Local Library