The Heat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
The Heat 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 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 293 - 295 Spen Lane, West Park, Leeds, LS16 5BD
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Heat 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 Heat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Heat 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 Heat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best-One Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Alexandra Court Caring Premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| BEAT Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Abbey Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Bottle Chop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bare Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Arts And The Secret Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
Questions about The Heat
What is The Heat's food hygiene rating?
The Heat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 4 September 2024.
Is The Heat 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 Heat last inspected?
The Heat was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 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 The Heat?
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 Heat compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Heat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Heat 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Heat is one of 24 rated food businesses in West Park. See every hygiene rating in West Park →
Leeds inspects and rates 7,392 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Leeds →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.leeds.gov.uk/
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