The Leaf Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Leaf Cafe 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 23 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Leaf Cafe 4 Sandison Court, Brunswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 7BA
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts The Leaf Cafe among the 1,895 places in Newcastle Upon Tyne 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 | 1,895 | 75% | ← The Leaf Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 200 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 Very 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 Leaf Cafe 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 Leaf Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire & Spice Mobile caterer | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Brunswick House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Dhillons Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Hazlerigg And District Victory Society Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
| Hazlewood Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Great Park Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Greenfields Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
Questions about The Leaf Cafe
What is The Leaf Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Leaf Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 23 March 2026.
Is The Leaf Cafe 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 Leaf Cafe last inspected?
The Leaf Cafe was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Leaf Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Leaf Cafe compare to other places in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,525 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, and The Leaf Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects The Leaf Cafe 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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