Each month, food businesses in Leeds are visited by the Food Standards Agency’s inspectors and given a rating from 0 to 5 based on standards observed at the time of inspection.
The inspector rates businesses based on food handling, the condition of the premises and management of food safety, with 5 being very good and 0 requiring immediate action.
So far in August, 13 businesses have impressed inspectors, receiving a score of either 4 (Good) or 5 (Very Good).
We have excluded major franchises such as Starbucks, as well as catering firms and similar businesses.
7. Smash Down, Woodhouse Lane (4 - Good)
The inspector found very good food handling, very good cleanliness and generally satisfactory management on August 5, 2026. | YEP Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
8. The Grubfather, Holbeck (5 - Very Good)
The inspector found good food handling, good cleanliness and good management on August 13, 2026. | Kenneth Chu / Google
9. Walkers Little Pie Shop, Drighlington (5 - Very Good)
The inspector found very good food handling, good cleanliness and good management on August 6, 2026. | Google
10. Chopsticks Express, Upper Wortley (5 - Very Good)
The inspector found very good food handling, very good cleanliness and good management on August 5, 2026.
11. Ely's Fish Bar, Richmond Hill (5 - Very Good)
The inspector found good food handling, good cleanliness and very good management on August 13, 2026. | Google
12. Yummy Sushi Bar, Kirkgate Market (5 - Very Good)
The inspector found very good food handling, good cleanliness and good management on August 11, 2026. | William Matthews/Google