City Varieties Music Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
City Varieties Music Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 August 2007, more than 18 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: Swan Street, Leeds, LS1 6LW
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so City Varieties Music Hall sits behind roughly 4,253 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ← City Varieties Music Hall | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 City Varieties Music Hall 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 City Varieties Music Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Leeds Other catering premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
| 360 Champagne And Cocktails Pub/bar/nightclub | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2013 |
| Archies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Allertons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
Questions about City Varieties Music Hall
What is City Varieties Music Hall's food hygiene rating?
City Varieties Music Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 10 August 2007.
Is City Varieties Music Hall safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was City Varieties Music Hall last inspected?
City Varieties Music Hall was last inspected on 10 August 2007, more than 18 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 City Varieties Music Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does City Varieties Music Hall compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while City Varieties Music Hall holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects City Varieties Music Hall 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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