The Sports Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
The Sports Cafe 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 4 February 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: 9 Chapel Street, Halton, Leeds, LS15 7RN
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Sports Cafe 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 Sports Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Sports Cafe 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 Sports Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Brown Cow Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Barry's Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Asda (Killingbeck) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Better Buy Provisions Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2006 |
| Altalia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Bar Tat Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2022 |
Questions about The Sports Cafe
What is The Sports Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Sports Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 4 February 2026.
Is The Sports Cafe 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 The Sports Cafe last inspected?
The Sports Cafe was last inspected on 4 February 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 The Sports Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Sports Cafe compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Sports Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Sports Cafe 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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