The General Elliott food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
The General Elliott holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2014, more than 12 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 31 - 33 Vicar Lane, Leeds, LS1 6DS
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The General Elliott 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 General Elliott | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The General Elliott 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 General Elliott, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Allertons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| 360 Champagne And Cocktails Pub/bar/nightclub | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2013 |
| Archies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Aire Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2019 |
Questions about The General Elliott
What is The General Elliott's food hygiene rating?
The General Elliott has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 4 February 2014.
Is The General Elliott 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The General Elliott last inspected?
The General Elliott was last inspected on 4 February 2014, more than 12 years 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 General Elliott?
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 The General Elliott compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The General Elliott is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The General Elliott 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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