ESS (Century House) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
ESS (Century House) 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 25 November 2014, more than 11 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: Century House, Church Lane, Pudsey, LS28 7RQ
How it compares in Leeds
That puts ESS (Century House) 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% | ← ESS (Century House) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 ESS (Century House) 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 ESS (Century House), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2015 |
| Airedale Care Home Caring Premises | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Acacia Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Bean & Gone Espresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Blake Henrys Family Butchers Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Bojangles Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2014 |
| Before And After School Club (Pudsey Waterloo Primary) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Altered Image Gymnasium Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2022 |
Questions about ESS (Century House)
What is ESS (Century House)'s food hygiene rating?
ESS (Century House) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 25 November 2014.
Is ESS (Century House) 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 ESS (Century House) last inspected?
ESS (Century House) was last inspected on 25 November 2014, more than 11 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 ESS (Century House)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ESS (Century House) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and ESS (Century House) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects ESS (Century House) 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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ESS (Century House) is one of 284 rated food businesses in Pudsey. See every hygiene rating in Pudsey →
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