The Curious Hop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
The Curious Hop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 May 2014, more than 12 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: 18 New Market, Otley, Leeds, LS21 3AE
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Curious Hop among the 4,259 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 | 4,259 | 75% | ← The Curious Hop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 53 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 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 The Curious Hop 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 The Curious Hop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Cafe Twenty One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Chez Vin Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2007 |
| Fare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Groove Pad Beer And Vinyls Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2020 |
| Coffee Station Other catering premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Costa Coffee (Otley) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Geo Middlemiss And Son Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about The Curious Hop
What is The Curious Hop's food hygiene rating?
The Curious Hop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 19 May 2014.
Is The Curious Hop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Curious Hop last inspected?
The Curious Hop was last inspected on 19 May 2014, more than 12 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 The Curious Hop?
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 The Curious Hop compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,683 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Curious Hop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Curious Hop 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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