Magic Corn food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leicester City
Magic Corn holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 23 November 2023, 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: Haymarket Shopping Centre, Humberstone Gate, Leicester
How it compares in Leicester City
A 1 is rare: only 42 of 3,105 rated places in Leicester City score this low, about one in 74. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 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% | ← Magic Corn | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Magic Corn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Magic Corn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Cank Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| 5 Coats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Amrut Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| 45 West Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| 90's Mix Restaurant And Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Andrew Sykes Butchers Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about Magic Corn
What is Magic Corn's food hygiene rating?
Magic Corn has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Leicester City Council on 23 November 2023.
Is Magic Corn safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Magic Corn last inspected?
Magic Corn was last inspected on 23 November 2023, 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 Magic Corn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Magic Corn 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 Magic Corn holds a 1. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Magic Corn 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Leicester City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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