Green Lane Fruit And Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Green Lane Fruit And Veg holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 44 Green Lane Road, Leicester, LE5 3TH
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Green Lane Fruit And Veg sits behind roughly 2,262 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ← Green Lane Fruit And Veg | |
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 248 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Green Lane Fruit And Veg 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 Green Lane Fruit And Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Z Foods Distributors/Transporters | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Aarti Sweet Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| 4 Seasons Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Aisha Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Aavkar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| abm catering @ Taylor Road Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| 3 For 10 Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Green Lane Fruit And Veg
What is Green Lane Fruit And Veg's food hygiene rating?
Green Lane Fruit And Veg has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 27 June 2024.
Is Green Lane Fruit And Veg safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Green Lane Fruit And Veg last inspected?
Green Lane Fruit And Veg was last inspected on 27 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Green Lane Fruit And Veg?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Green Lane Fruit And Veg compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while Green Lane Fruit And Veg holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Green Lane Fruit And Veg 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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