Old Unicorn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
Old Unicorn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 June 2024, more than 2 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: 165 Town Street, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 3NA
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Old Unicorn 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% | ← Old Unicorn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Old Unicorn 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 Old Unicorn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bramley Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Bramley Band Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | |
| BARCA Leeds Other catering premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Bramley Phoenix RFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2003 |
| Bramley Lawn Social Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Bramley Adult Day Service Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2015 |
Questions about Old Unicorn
What is Old Unicorn's food hygiene rating?
Old Unicorn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 27 June 2024.
Is Old Unicorn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Unicorn last inspected?
Old Unicorn was last inspected on 27 June 2024, more than 2 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 Old Unicorn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Old Unicorn compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Old Unicorn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Old Unicorn 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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