Lowell food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Lowell 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 4 February 2026, 5 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: 1 The Square, Thorpe Park View, Austhorpe, LS15 8GH
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Lowell 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% | ← Lowell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lowell 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 Lowell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Uk Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2019 |
| Cabellero Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2019 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Austhorpe Primary School -Rise And Shine School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Barnbow Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2020 |
Questions about Lowell
What is Lowell's food hygiene rating?
Lowell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Lowell 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 Lowell last inspected?
Lowell was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Lowell?
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 Lowell compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Lowell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Lowell 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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Understanding this rating
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Lowell is one of 38 rated food businesses in Austhorpe. See every hygiene rating in Austhorpe →
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