Shears Yard food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Shears Yard 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 17 January 2026, 5 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: 11 - 15 Wharf Street, Leeds, LS2 7EQ
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Shears Yard 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% | ← Shears Yard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shears Yard 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 Shears Yard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aire Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2019 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Arden News Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2016 |
| Allertons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| Aarti Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| Aagrah (Leeds) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about Shears Yard
What is Shears Yard's food hygiene rating?
Shears Yard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 17 January 2026.
Is Shears Yard 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 Shears Yard last inspected?
Shears Yard was last inspected on 17 January 2026, 5 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 Shears Yard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Shears Yard compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Shears Yard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Shears Yard 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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