Knighton Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Knighton Express 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 12 February 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: 164 Knighton Fields Road East, Leicester, LE2 6DR
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Knighton Express 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% | ← Knighton Express | |
| 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 Knighton Express 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 Knighton Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Anmol Sweet Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Angels Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ WQEC University Road Refectory School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Aramark @ WQEC University Road Starbucks School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Aramark@ WQEC University Road J Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| 7 Day Convenience Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
Questions about Knighton Express
What is Knighton Express's food hygiene rating?
Knighton Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 12 February 2024.
Is Knighton Express 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 Knighton Express last inspected?
Knighton Express was last inspected on 12 February 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 Knighton Express?
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 Knighton Express 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 Knighton Express holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Knighton Express 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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