Slate Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Slate 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 6 January 2026, 6 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 Old Fire Station, Gipton Approach, Gipton, LS9 6NL
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Slate Cafe among the 4,259 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 | 4,259 | 75% | ← Slate Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 53 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 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 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 Slate 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 Slate Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Seasons Kebabs And Harehills Lane Corner Store Takeaway/sandwich shop | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Barry's Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Asda (Killingbeck) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Asda (Harehills) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Arizona Chicken House & Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Aunty Pheby Foods Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Axe Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
Questions about Slate Cafe
What is Slate Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Slate Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 6 January 2026.
Is Slate 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 Slate Cafe last inspected?
Slate Cafe was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 6 months 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 Slate Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Slate Cafe compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,683 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Slate Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Slate 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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