Mean Eyed Cat Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
Mean Eyed Cat Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 7 December 2022, more than 3 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: 12 - 14 Merrion Street, Leeds, LS1 6PQ
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Mean Eyed Cat Bar 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% | ← Mean Eyed Cat Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mean Eyed Cat Bar 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 Mean Eyed Cat Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Age UK Leeds Other catering premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Allertons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Arden News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2016 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
Questions about Mean Eyed Cat Bar
What is Mean Eyed Cat Bar's food hygiene rating?
Mean Eyed Cat Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 7 December 2022.
Is Mean Eyed Cat Bar 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mean Eyed Cat Bar last inspected?
Mean Eyed Cat Bar was last inspected on 7 December 2022, more than 3 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 Mean Eyed Cat Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mean Eyed Cat Bar compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Mean Eyed Cat Bar holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Mean Eyed Cat Bar 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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