Leeds Building Society food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Leeds Building Society 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 13 October 2022, more than 3 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: 26 Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4BJ
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Leeds Building Society among the 4,257 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 | 4,257 | 75% | ← Leeds Building Society | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,101 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,719 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 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 Leeds Building Society 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 Leeds Building Society, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarti Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| (Asda) Leeds Bridge Service Station Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2013 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Archies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| 360 Champagne And Cocktails Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2013 |
| Archies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Aire Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2019 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about Leeds Building Society
What is Leeds Building Society's food hygiene rating?
Leeds Building Society has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 13 October 2022.
Is Leeds Building Society 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 Leeds Building Society last inspected?
Leeds Building Society was last inspected on 13 October 2022, more than 3 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 Leeds Building Society?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Leeds Building Society compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,679 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Leeds Building Society is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Leeds Building Society 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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Understanding this rating
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