Vanilla Bean food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Vanilla Bean 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 24 October 2025, 8 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: Ground Floor And Basement, 41 St Pauls Street, Leeds, LS1 2JG
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Vanilla Bean 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% | ← Vanilla Bean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Vanilla Bean 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 Vanilla Bean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Other catering premises | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Around The Clock (Victoria House) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| Around The Clock Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Almost Famous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
| Amigos (LGI) Retailers - other | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2012 |
| Archies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
Questions about Vanilla Bean
What is Vanilla Bean's food hygiene rating?
Vanilla Bean has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 24 October 2025.
Is Vanilla Bean 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 Vanilla Bean last inspected?
Vanilla Bean was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 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 Vanilla Bean?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Vanilla Bean compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Vanilla Bean is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Vanilla Bean 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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