Little Athens food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Little Athens 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 10 December 2025, 7 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: 570 Meanwood Road, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4AZ
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Little Athens among the 4,259 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 | 4,259 | 75% | ← Little Athens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 53 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 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 Athens 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 Athens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred - North Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Aldi (Meanwood) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2013 |
| 79281 Childcare School/college/university | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| 21 Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Alder Tree Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Arts And The Secret Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Assembly Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Association Of Blind Asians Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Little Athens
What is Little Athens's food hygiene rating?
Little Athens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Little Athens 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 Athens last inspected?
Little Athens was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 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 Athens?
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 Athens compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,683 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Little Athens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Little Athens 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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