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.
25. Sesame - 4*
Sesame on 18 St Pauls Street, city centre, was rated on February 24. | Google
26. Hotel Chocolat - 5*
Hotel Chocolat on 55 Boar Lane, city centre, was rated on February 23. | Google
27. Bramley Community Cafe - 5*
Bramley Community Cafe in Bramley Shopping Centre, Bramley, was rated on February 19. | Local Library Photo: Yorkshire Evening Post
28. Swinnow Community Centre - 5*
Swinnow Community Centre on Swinnow Lane, Swinnow, was rated on February 19. | James Hardisty
29. Hit Coffee - 4*
Hit Coffee on 1A Station Road, Cross Gates, was rated on February 18. | National World
30. JJ's Corner Cafe - 5*
JJ's Corner Cafe on 149 Moorgate Road, Kippax, was rated on February 18. | JJ's Corner Cafe/Google