Square About food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leeds
Square About 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 27 January 2026, 5 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: 124 Potternewton Lane, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 2EG
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Square About sits behind roughly 5,361 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,259 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ← Square About | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Square About 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 Square About, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Tree Primary School School/college/university | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Scott Hall Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2015 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2019 |
| Ashlar House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2019 |
| Aldi (Meanwood) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2013 |
| 79281 Childcare School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Alfred - North Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Aromatik Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Square About
What is Square About's food hygiene rating?
Square About has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Leeds Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Square About 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 Square About last inspected?
Square About was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 Square About?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Square About compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,683 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Square About holds a 3. 231 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Square About 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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