York Gate Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
York Gate 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 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: York Gate, Back Church Lane, Adel, LS16 8DW
How it compares in Leeds
That puts York Gate 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% | ← York Gate 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 York Gate 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 York Gate Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adel War Memorial Association Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2019 |
| BP Adel SF Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Catering Leeds (St John The Baptist Primary) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Alwoodley Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2001 |
| Cafe Espresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Alwoodley Park Lunch Club Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
Questions about York Gate Cafe
What is York Gate Cafe's food hygiene rating?
York Gate Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 14 November 2024.
Is York Gate 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 York Gate Cafe last inspected?
York Gate Cafe was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 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 York Gate Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does York Gate Cafe compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and York Gate Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects York Gate 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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