Alston House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Leicester City
Alston House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 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: 380 Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 8BL
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Alston House 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% | ← Alston House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 247 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 Alston House 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 Alston House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Amoretti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Anmol Sweet Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Anna Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| AD Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Amiko Local Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Anika Balti Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Alston House
What is Alston House's food hygiene rating?
Alston House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 17 October 2024.
Is Alston House 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alston House last inspected?
Alston House was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 months 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 Alston House?
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 Alston House compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,106 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while Alston House holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Alston House 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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