The Foundation food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
The Foundation 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 10 April 2024, more than 2 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: 471 Otley Road, Adel, Leeds, LS16 7NR
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Foundation 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% | ← The Foundation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Foundation 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 Foundation, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Adel SF Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Adel War Memorial Association Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2019 |
| Asda (Holt Park) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Alexander's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Alwoodley Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2001 |
| Bannatyne Cookridge Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Catering Leeds (Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy) School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about The Foundation
What is The Foundation's food hygiene rating?
The Foundation has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 10 April 2024.
Is The Foundation 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 Foundation last inspected?
The Foundation was last inspected on 10 April 2024, more than 2 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 Foundation?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Foundation compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Foundation is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Foundation 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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The Foundation is one of 39 rated food businesses in Adel. See every hygiene rating in Adel →
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