The Milk Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
The Milk Bar 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 30 January 2025, 17 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: 14 Manor Square, Otley, LS21 3AP
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Milk Bar among the 4,259 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 | 4,259 | 75% | ← The Milk Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 53 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,711 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 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 Milk Bar 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 Milk Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Leeds (St Josephs Catholic Primary School) School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Coast To Country Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Greggs (Otley) Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Clitherow House Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2013 |
| Efes Bar And Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2019 |
| Geo Middlemiss And Son Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Coffee Station Other catering premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about The Milk Bar
What is The Milk Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Milk Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 30 January 2025.
Is The Milk Bar 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 Milk Bar last inspected?
The Milk Bar was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 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 Milk Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Milk Bar compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Milk Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Milk Bar 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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