Mad Hatters Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Mad Hatters 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 21 July 2025, 11 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: 54 Station Road, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5NR
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Mad Hatters Cafe 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% | ← Mad Hatters Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mad Hatters 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 Mad Hatters Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arya's Patisserie Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Amorino Italian Cafe & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Bizzykidz Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Calverlands Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2012 |
| Aramark @ Leeds Trinity University Main Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Brook News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2015 |
| Bavette Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Cafe Yoga Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
Questions about Mad Hatters Cafe
What is Mad Hatters Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Mad Hatters Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 21 July 2025.
Is Mad Hatters 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 Mad Hatters Cafe last inspected?
Mad Hatters Cafe was last inspected on 21 July 2025, 11 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 Mad Hatters Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mad Hatters Cafe compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Mad Hatters Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Mad Hatters 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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