Wise Owl Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Wise Owl Cafe 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 6 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: Boston Spa Village Hall, 199 High Street, Boston Spa, LS23 6AA
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Wise Owl Cafe 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% | ← Wise Owl Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wise Owl Cafe 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 Wise Owl Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Spa Methodist Church Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Super Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2016 |
| Boston Spa Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| SALT Boston Spa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Amor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Pudding Lab Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Brook Babes Caring Premises | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Da Carlo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about Wise Owl Cafe
What is Wise Owl Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Wise Owl Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 6 January 2026.
Is Wise Owl Cafe 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 Wise Owl Cafe last inspected?
Wise Owl Cafe was last inspected on 6 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 Wise Owl Cafe?
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 Wise Owl Cafe compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Wise Owl Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Wise Owl Cafe 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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