Pickards Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Pickards Tea Room 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 28 April 2023, more than 3 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: 172 Woodhouse Lane, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS2 9HB
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Pickards Tea Room 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% | ← Pickards Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pickards Tea Room 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 Pickards Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Affine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Akmals Tandoori Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Amigos (Jubilee Wing LGI) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2012 |
| Amigos (LGI) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2012 |
| Around The Clock Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Almost Famous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Around The Clock (Victoria House) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
Questions about Pickards Tea Room
What is Pickards Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Pickards Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 28 April 2023.
Is Pickards Tea Room 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 Pickards Tea Room last inspected?
Pickards Tea Room was last inspected on 28 April 2023, more than 3 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 Pickards Tea Room?
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 Pickards Tea Room compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Pickards Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Pickards Tea Room 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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