Zen Tea House & Bento Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leeds
Zen Tea House & Bento Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2025, 9 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: 64 Armley Ridge Road, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3NP
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Zen Tea House & Bento Kitchen 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% | ← Zen Tea House & Bento Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Zen Tea House & Bento Kitchen 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 Zen Tea House & Bento Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armley Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2010 |
| Armley Stores Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2003 |
| Amalfi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2008 |
| Armley Grange School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Armley Delikatesy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2019 |
| Armley Liberal Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
| Babs' Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Zen Tea House & Bento Kitchen
What is Zen Tea House & Bento Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Zen Tea House & Bento Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Zen Tea House & Bento Kitchen 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zen Tea House & Bento Kitchen last inspected?
Zen Tea House & Bento Kitchen was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 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 Zen Tea House & Bento Kitchen?
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 Zen Tea House & Bento Kitchen compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Zen Tea House & Bento Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Zen Tea House & Bento Kitchen 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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