Red Lion Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leeds
Red Lion Chinese Takeaway 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 9 April 2025, 15 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: 6 Middleton Park Avenue, Middleton, Leeds, LS10 4HP
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Red Lion Chinese Takeaway 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% | ← Red Lion Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Red Lion Chinese Takeaway 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 Red Lion Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Leeds (Middleton Primary) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Aspire CBS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Caesars Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Asda Customer Cafe (Middleton) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Asda Superstore (Middleton) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Red Lion Chinese Takeaway
What is Red Lion Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Red Lion Chinese Takeaway 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 Red Lion Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Red Lion Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 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 Red Lion Chinese Takeaway?
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 Red Lion Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Red Lion Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Red Lion Chinese Takeaway 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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