The Chemic Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
The Chemic Tavern 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 6 March 2015, more than 11 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: 9 - 11 Johnston Street, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS6 2NG
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chemic Tavern 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% | ← The Chemic Tavern | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Chemic Tavern 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 Chemic Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akmals Tandoori Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| 1915 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Alder Tree Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Affine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Abaseen Chapeltown Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Aromatik Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Anand Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Abu Turkish Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about The Chemic Tavern
What is The Chemic Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Chemic Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 6 March 2015.
Is The Chemic Tavern 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 The Chemic Tavern last inspected?
The Chemic Tavern was last inspected on 6 March 2015, more than 11 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 Chemic Tavern?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chemic Tavern compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while The Chemic Tavern holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Chemic Tavern 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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