Nandos (The Light) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Nandos (The Light) 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 8 January 2026, 6 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: 4 The Light, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 8TL
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Nandos (The Light) 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% | ← Nandos (The Light) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nandos (The Light) 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 Nandos (The Light), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around The Clock (Victoria House) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| Age UK Leeds Other catering premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Almost Famous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Aspire Other catering premises | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Around The Clock Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Nandos (The Light)
What is Nandos (The Light)'s food hygiene rating?
Nandos (The Light) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Nandos (The Light) 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 Nandos (The Light) last inspected?
Nandos (The Light) was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Nandos (The Light)?
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 Nandos (The Light) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Nandos (The Light) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Nandos (The Light) 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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