Bar Soba food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Bar Soba 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 18 July 2023, more than 2 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: 6 Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5RW
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Bar Soba 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% | ← Bar Soba | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bar Soba 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 Bar Soba, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Around The Clock (Victoria House) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
| Aspire Other catering premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Almost Famous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Age UK Leeds Other catering premises | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| 360 Champagne And Cocktails Pub/bar/nightclub | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2013 |
| Archies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
Questions about Bar Soba
What is Bar Soba's food hygiene rating?
Bar Soba has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 18 July 2023.
Is Bar Soba 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 Bar Soba last inspected?
Bar Soba was last inspected on 18 July 2023, more than 2 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 Bar Soba?
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 Bar Soba compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Bar Soba is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Bar Soba 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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