Bangla Bazaar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Bangla Bazaar holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Bangla Bazaar was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 24 Bude Road, Beeston, Leeds, LS11 6HX
How it compares in Leeds
A 1 is rare: only 38 of 5,682 rated places in Leeds score this low, about one in 150. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,259 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 53 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ← Bangla Bazaar | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,711 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Bangla Bazaar the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bangla Bazaar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Leeds Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Abu Bakar Supermarket Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| 19 Fairfax Road Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| AK Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2023 |
| Aspen Hill Village Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Asda (Beeston) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Asda Beeston Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Bangla Bazaar
What is Bangla Bazaar's food hygiene rating?
Bangla Bazaar has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Leeds Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Bangla Bazaar safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Bangla Bazaar last inspected?
Bangla Bazaar was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bangla Bazaar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bangla Bazaar compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Bangla Bazaar holds a 1. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Bangla Bazaar 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Leeds, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Bangla Bazaar is one of 191 rated food businesses in Beeston. See every hygiene rating in Beeston →
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