San Carlo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
San Carlo 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 16 April 2025, 14 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, 6 - 7 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QX
How it compares in Leeds
That puts San Carlo 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% | ← San Carlo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 San Carlo 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 San Carlo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around The Clock (Victoria House) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Almost Famous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Aspire Other catering premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
| Around The Clock Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Amigos (LGI) Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2012 |
| Age UK Leeds Other catering premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
Questions about San Carlo
What is San Carlo's food hygiene rating?
San Carlo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 16 April 2025.
Is San Carlo 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 San Carlo last inspected?
San Carlo was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 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 San Carlo?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does San Carlo compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and San Carlo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects San Carlo 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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