Benugo (within John Lewis) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Benugo (within John Lewis) 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 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Victoria Gate, Harewood Street, Leeds, LS2 7AR
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Benugo (within John Lewis) 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% | ← Benugo (within John Lewis) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Benugo (within John Lewis) 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 Benugo (within John Lewis), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allertons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Arden News Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2016 |
| Age UK Leeds Other catering premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Aire Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2019 |
Questions about Benugo (within John Lewis)
What is Benugo (within John Lewis)'s food hygiene rating?
Benugo (within John Lewis) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 17 October 2024.
Is Benugo (within John Lewis) 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 Benugo (within John Lewis) last inspected?
Benugo (within John Lewis) was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 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 Benugo (within John Lewis)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Benugo (within John Lewis) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Benugo (within John Lewis) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Benugo (within John Lewis) 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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