The Ivy food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
The Ivy 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 2 May 2024, 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: 57 - 59 Vicar Lane, Leeds, LS1 6BA
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Ivy 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 Ivy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Ivy 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 Ivy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Allertons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Age UK Leeds Other catering premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| 360 Champagne And Cocktails Pub/bar/nightclub | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2013 |
| Archies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
Questions about The Ivy
What is The Ivy's food hygiene rating?
The Ivy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 2 May 2024.
Is The Ivy 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 Ivy last inspected?
The Ivy was last inspected on 2 May 2024, 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 The Ivy?
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 The Ivy compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Ivy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Ivy 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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