Aspire food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Leeds
Aspire holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2025, 9 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: Yorkshire Bank Chambers, 2 Infirmary Street, Leeds, LS1 2JP
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Aspire 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% | ← Aspire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Aspire 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 Aspire, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
| Around The Clock (Victoria House) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| Almost Famous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| 360 Champagne And Cocktails Pub/bar/nightclub | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2013 |
| Archies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Around The Clock Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Aspire
What is Aspire's food hygiene rating?
Aspire has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Aspire 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aspire last inspected?
Aspire was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 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 Aspire?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Aspire compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Aspire is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Aspire 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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