MHA Cafe Northfield food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
MHA Cafe Northfield 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 1 November 2022, 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: Northfield Community Centre, 2 Northfield Place, Rothwell, LS26 0SL
How it compares in Leeds
That puts MHA Cafe Northfield 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% | ← MHA Cafe Northfield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 MHA Cafe Northfield 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 MHA Cafe Northfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Leeds (Robin Hood Primary) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Catering Leeds (Carlton Primary) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Carlton Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Carlton Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2001 |
| Catering Leeds (Dolphin Manor) Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Alfresco Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Catering Leeds (Rothwell Victoria Junior School) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
Questions about MHA Cafe Northfield
What is MHA Cafe Northfield's food hygiene rating?
MHA Cafe Northfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 1 November 2022.
Is MHA Cafe Northfield 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 MHA Cafe Northfield last inspected?
MHA Cafe Northfield was last inspected on 1 November 2022, 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 MHA Cafe Northfield?
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 MHA Cafe Northfield compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and MHA Cafe Northfield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects MHA Cafe Northfield 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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