The Empire Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
The Empire 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 26 May 2023, 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: 6 - 8 Fish Street, Leeds, LS1 6DB
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Empire Cafe among the 4,257 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 | 4,257 | 75% | ← The Empire Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,101 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,719 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 The Empire 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 Empire Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| 360 Champagne And Cocktails Pub/bar/nightclub | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2013 |
| Archies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Allertons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
Questions about The Empire Cafe
What is The Empire Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Empire Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 26 May 2023.
Is The Empire 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 Empire Cafe last inspected?
The Empire Cafe was last inspected on 26 May 2023, 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 The Empire 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Empire Cafe compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,679 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Empire Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Empire 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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