Friends Of Ham food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Friends Of Ham holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 4 - 8 New Station Street, Leeds, LS1 5DL
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Friends Of Ham sits behind roughly 4,253 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,109 | 20% | ← Friends Of Ham | |
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,708 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Friends Of Ham 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 Friends Of Ham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| 360 Champagne And Cocktails Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2013 |
| Archies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Aarti Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
| Archies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| Aspire Other catering premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Friends Of Ham
What is Friends Of Ham's food hygiene rating?
Friends Of Ham has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 1 August 2023.
Is Friends Of Ham safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Friends Of Ham last inspected?
Friends Of Ham was last inspected on 1 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Friends Of Ham?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Friends Of Ham compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,684 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Friends Of Ham holds a 4. 1,109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Friends Of Ham 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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