Sound Bites food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Sound Bites 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 16 January 2026, 5 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: 123 Kirkstall Hill, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2TH
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Sound Bites 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% | ← Sound Bites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sound Bites 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 Sound Bites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Asda (Kirkstall Road) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Association Of Blind Asians Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Assembly Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Aire View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Abbey Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2014 |
Questions about Sound Bites
What is Sound Bites's food hygiene rating?
Sound Bites has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Sound Bites 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 Sound Bites last inspected?
Sound Bites was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 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 Sound Bites?
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 Sound Bites compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Sound Bites is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Sound Bites 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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