BFC food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leeds
BFC holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 September 2025, 10 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: 11 Cherry Row, Burmantofts, Leeds, LS9 7LY
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so BFC sits behind roughly 5,362 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,109 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 4% | ← BFC | |
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,708 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 BFC 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 BFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Azaban Supermarket Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Adams Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| AHS Store Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Anglers Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2001 |
| Aagrah (Leeds) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Amigo (Chancellor Wing) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2012 |
| Amigo Shop (Bexley Wing) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2012 |
Questions about BFC
What is BFC's food hygiene rating?
BFC has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Leeds Council on 2 September 2025.
Is BFC safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was BFC last inspected?
BFC was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 BFC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BFC compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,684 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while BFC holds a 3. 230 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects BFC 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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