Food hygiene ratings in Leicester City
Leicester City inspects and rates 3,353 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 3,105 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 248 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Leicester City
Standards here are good: 73% of rated businesses in Leicester City hold the top score of 5, and 87% hold a 4 or better. 122 businesses, 4% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
Recently inspected in Leicester City
The most recent inspections published by Leicester City, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Best Courier Ltd | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| abm catering @ Whitehall Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Baked Ashes | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Vape It Now | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Amaira Private Ltd | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Doorstep Direct | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Fresh Press Co. | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Mangalam Traders | Distributors/Transporters | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Tadka | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Hivora Ltd | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Hasty Tasty Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Londis | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Leicester City
The lowest-rated food businesses in Leicester City are listed below. 4 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 42 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Four One | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 18 June 2026 |
| Granby Off Licence | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Sri Jeya Durga Temple | Other catering premises | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 28 October 2025 |
| Popats Cash And Carry | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 19 August 2025 |
| Bite Knight | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Bright Pani Puri | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| Phillyz Smash Leicester | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 May 2026 |
| Southside Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 April 2026 |
| Pool Road Convenience Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 April 2026 |
| Hyderabadi Adda | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 April 2026 |
| Mandi and Biryani House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| Flavours Of Asia | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
| Ali Bhai Halal Butcher | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 March 2026 |
| Chandrasons Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
| Taste Of Bengal | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
| Poonam Gorkha Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 February 2026 |
| Gongura Indian Reso | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 February 2026 |
| Butt Karahi | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 February 2026 |
| Cafe Madina, Wing Shack, Shelbys Burgers | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 February 2026 |
| Polskie Delicje | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Leicester City
How many food businesses does Leicester City rate?
Leicester City publishes food hygiene ratings for 3,353 businesses, of which 3,105 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Leicester City?
73% of rated businesses in Leicester City hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Leicester City have a bad hygiene rating?
122 food businesses in Leicester City hold a rating of 2 or below, including 4 rated 0 and 42 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Leicester City?
Environmental health officers employed by Leicester City carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Leicester City
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 0323 Catering 5 - Very good
- 108 Sweet Street 5 - Very good
- 14Forty At Crown Packaging 5 - Very good
- 200 Degrees Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- 21A Cafe 5 - Very good
- 2Funky Music Cafe 5 - Very good
- 2Funky Street Kitchen 5 - Very good
- 3 For 10 Pizza 5 - Very good
- 3 Kilns Pub 5 - Very good
- 3 Little Birds 5 - Very good
- 33 Cank Street 5 - Very good
- 4 Season's Chaat House 5 - Very good
- 4 Seasons Catering Services 5 - Very good
- 45 West 5 - Very good
- 4ecoshop 5 - Very good
- 5 Coats 5 - Very good
- 5 Spice 5 - Very good
- 56BHOG 5 - Very good
- 7 Day Convenience 5 - Very good
- 7 Days Express 5 - Very good
- 7 Star Cake 5 - Very good
- 90's Mix Restaurant And Bar Ltd 5 - Very good
- 99 Pizza&Grill 5 - Very good
- A & S Rescue Services Ltd 5 - Very good
- A And J News And Confectionary 5 - Very good
- A Bite To Eat 5 - Very good
- A Lojinha Da Sonia 5 - Very good
- A Piece From Heaven 5 - Very good
- A S Care 5 - Very good
- A Z Foods 5 - Very good
- Aangan Restaurant Group Ltd 5 - Very good
- AAR Treats 5 - Very good
- Aaron Court Care Home 5 - Very good
- Aarti Sweet Centre 5 - Very good
- Aarti Sweet Mart 5 - Very good
- Aavkar 5 - Very good
- Abberdale House 5 - Very good
- Abbey House 5 - Very good
- Abbey Lane Post Office 5 - Very good
- Abbey Mead Primary Academy 5 - Very good
- Abbey Park Campus Nursery 5 - Very good
- Abbey Stores 5 - Very good
- Abhirama Ltd 5 - Very good
- Abike's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Abm Catering @ Crown Hills Community 5 - Very good
- abm catering @ Taylor Road Primary School 5 - Very good
- abm catering @ Whitehall Primary School 5 - Very good
- Academy Education 5 - Very good
- Ace Cafe 5 - Very good
- AD Coffee 5 - Very good
- Afrikana 5 - Very good
- After School Child Care 5 - Very good
- Age UK 5 - Very good
- Agnes House 5 - Very good
- Aisha Foods 5 - Very good
- AJ's 5 - Very good
- AJ's Food Bar 5 - Very good
- AKG Paan Centre 5 - Very good
- AKG Soda Center 5 - Very good
- Akshayam 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-09. Browse all UK councils →