Candlelighters food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Candlelighters 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 1 August 2017, more than 8 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: 8 Woodhouse Square, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS3 1AD
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Candlelighters 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% | ← Candlelighters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Candlelighters 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 Candlelighters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos (LGI) Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2012 |
| Amigos (Jubilee Wing LGI) Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2012 |
| Around The Clock Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Almost Famous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Around The Clock (Victoria House) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| Archive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Affine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Candlelighters
What is Candlelighters's food hygiene rating?
Candlelighters has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 1 August 2017.
Is Candlelighters 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 Candlelighters last inspected?
Candlelighters was last inspected on 1 August 2017, more than 8 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 Candlelighters?
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 Candlelighters compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Candlelighters is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Candlelighters 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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