Bascos Cafe And Bistro food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Leeds
Bascos Cafe And Bistro holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 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: 23 Albion Place, Leeds, LS1 6JS
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Bascos Cafe And Bistro sits behind roughly 4,259 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,259 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ← Bascos Cafe And Bistro | |
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 53 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bascos Cafe And Bistro 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 Bascos Cafe And Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Champagne And Cocktails Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2013 |
| Archies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
| Age UK Leeds Other catering premises | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Allertons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about Bascos Cafe And Bistro
What is Bascos Cafe And Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Bascos Cafe And Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Bascos Cafe And Bistro safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bascos Cafe And Bistro last inspected?
Bascos Cafe And Bistro was last inspected on 1 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 Bascos Cafe And Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bascos Cafe And Bistro compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,683 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Bascos Cafe And Bistro holds a 4. 1,102 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Bascos Cafe And Bistro 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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