Kapow Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Kapow Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Kapow Coffee was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 15 Thorntons Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6LQ
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Kapow Coffee among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ← Kapow Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Kapow Coffee none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kapow Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Leeds Other catering premises | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
| 360 Champagne And Cocktails Pub/bar/nightclub | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2013 |
| Archies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Allertons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
Questions about Kapow Coffee
What is Kapow Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Kapow Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Kapow Coffee safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kapow Coffee last inspected?
Kapow Coffee was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kapow Coffee?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kapow Coffee compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Kapow Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Kapow Coffee and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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