Axe Kitchen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Leeds
Axe Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 June 2022, more than 4 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: 32 Cowper Mount, Harehills, Leeds, LS9 7BB
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Axe Kitchen 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% | ← Axe Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Axe Kitchen 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 Axe Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunty Pheby Foods Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Arizona Chicken House & Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Asda (Harehills) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Anand Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Abaseen Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
| Amigo (Chancellor Wing) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2012 |
| Amigo Shop (Bexley Wing) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2012 |
| Amigo Store (Gledhow Wing) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2012 |
Questions about Axe Kitchen
What is Axe Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Axe Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 22 June 2022.
Is Axe Kitchen 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Axe Kitchen last inspected?
Axe Kitchen was last inspected on 22 June 2022, more than 4 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 Axe Kitchen?
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 Axe Kitchen compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Axe Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Axe Kitchen 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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Axe Kitchen is one of 134 rated food businesses in Harehills. See every hygiene rating in Harehills →
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