The Foundry food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
The Foundry 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
The rating dates from 11 October 2019, more than 6 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: Somerville House, Leathley Road, Hunslet, LS10 1BG
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Foundry 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% | ← The Foundry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Foundry 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 The Foundry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Living (Hunslet) Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2010 |
| Asda Merchandising Centre Of Excellence Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2019 |
| (Asda) Leeds Bridge Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2013 |
| Anchor - Larchfield Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| B R Vickers And Sons Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Aspen Hill Village Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Amazing Grace Childcare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Aarti Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
Questions about The Foundry
What is The Foundry's food hygiene rating?
The Foundry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 11 October 2019.
Is The Foundry 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 The Foundry last inspected?
The Foundry was last inspected on 11 October 2019, more than 6 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 The Foundry?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Foundry compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Foundry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Foundry 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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