Alexander's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Alexander's 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 9 January 2026, 6 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: 399 Otley Old Road, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7DF
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Alexander's 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% | ← Alexander's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Alexander's 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 Alexander's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Holt Park) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Bannatyne Cookridge Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Amorino Italian Cafe & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Catering Leeds (Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| BP Adel SF Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Caring For Life (Crag House Farm) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Alexander's
What is Alexander's's food hygiene rating?
Alexander's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 9 January 2026.
Is Alexander's 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 Alexander's last inspected?
Alexander's was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 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 Alexander's?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alexander's compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Alexander's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Alexander's 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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