The Highland Laddie food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
The Highland Laddie holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2025, 8 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: 36 - 38 Cavendish Street, Burley, Leeds, LS3 1LY
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Highland Laddie 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 Highland Laddie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Highland Laddie 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 Highland Laddie, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Amigos (LGI) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2012 |
| Amigos (Jubilee Wing LGI) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2012 |
| Around The Clock Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Alkhaleej Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Almost Famous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Aspire Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about The Highland Laddie
What is The Highland Laddie's food hygiene rating?
The Highland Laddie has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 5 November 2025.
Is The Highland Laddie 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Highland Laddie last inspected?
The Highland Laddie was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 Highland Laddie?
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 Highland Laddie compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Highland Laddie is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Highland Laddie 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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