Little Arch Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Little Arch 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 29 August 2025, 10 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: 72 The Arches, Railway Street, Richmond Hill, LS9 8HB
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Little Arch 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% | ← Little Arch 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 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 Little Arch 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 Little Arch Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aagrah (Leeds) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Arden News Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2016 |
| Allertons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| All Community Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Anglers Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2001 |
| AHS Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Little Arch Cafe
What is Little Arch Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Little Arch Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 29 August 2025.
Is Little Arch 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 Little Arch Cafe last inspected?
Little Arch Cafe was last inspected on 29 August 2025, 10 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 Little Arch Cafe?
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 Little Arch Cafe compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Little Arch Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Little Arch 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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