Hardback Cafe/Sweet Memories Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Hardback Cafe/Sweet Memories 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
This is a fresh result: Hardback Cafe/Sweet Memories Cafe was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Shadwell Library, 99 Main Street, Shadwell, LS17 8HL
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Hardback Cafe/Sweet Memories Cafe 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% | ← Hardback Cafe/Sweet Memories Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hardback Cafe/Sweet Memories 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 Hardback Cafe/Sweet Memories Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Golf Course Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Catering Leeds (Shadwell Primary) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Cooplands (Slaid Hill) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| BP Red Hall Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Ego @ The Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Hardback Cafe/Sweet Memories Cafe
What is Hardback Cafe/Sweet Memories Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Hardback Cafe/Sweet Memories Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Hardback Cafe/Sweet Memories 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 Hardback Cafe/Sweet Memories Cafe last inspected?
Hardback Cafe/Sweet Memories Cafe was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month 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 Hardback Cafe/Sweet Memories Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hardback Cafe/Sweet Memories Cafe compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Hardback Cafe/Sweet Memories Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Hardback Cafe/Sweet Memories 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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