Caffe Nero (The Headrow) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Caffe Nero (The Headrow) 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 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Basement Store 2 St Andrews House, 119 - 121 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 5JW
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Caffe Nero (The Headrow) 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% | ← Caffe Nero (The Headrow) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Caffe Nero (The Headrow) 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 Caffe Nero (The Headrow), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around The Clock (Victoria House) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Age UK Leeds Other catering premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Almost Famous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Aspire Other catering premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| 360 Champagne And Cocktails Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2013 |
| Archies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
Questions about Caffe Nero (The Headrow)
What is Caffe Nero (The Headrow)'s food hygiene rating?
Caffe Nero (The Headrow) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Caffe Nero (The Headrow) 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 Caffe Nero (The Headrow) last inspected?
Caffe Nero (The Headrow) was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 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 Caffe Nero (The Headrow)?
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 Caffe Nero (The Headrow) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Caffe Nero (The Headrow) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Caffe Nero (The Headrow) 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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