Bondgate Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Leeds
Bondgate Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 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: 30 Bondgate, Otley, LS21 1AD
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Bondgate Bakery 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% | ← Bondgate Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bondgate Bakery 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 Bondgate Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippendale Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Gay Lane Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Cafe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Cafe Twenty One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Chez Vin Ltd Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2007 |
| Fare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Coffee Station Other catering premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Costa Coffee (Otley) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Bondgate Bakery
What is Bondgate Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Bondgate Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Bondgate Bakery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bondgate Bakery last inspected?
Bondgate Bakery was last inspected on 18 September 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 Bondgate Bakery?
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 Bondgate Bakery compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Bondgate Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Bondgate Bakery 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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