Hot Fudge food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leicester City
Hot Fudge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Hot Fudge was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 27 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 7AD
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Hot Fudge among the 2,262 places in Leicester City holding top marks, 73% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ← Hot Fudge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | <1% |
A further 247 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hot Fudge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Andrew Sykes Butchers Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| 45 West Pub/bar/nightclub | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| 99 Pizza&Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| 33 Cank Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| 5 Coats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
Questions about Hot Fudge
What is Hot Fudge's food hygiene rating?
Hot Fudge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Hot Fudge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hot Fudge last inspected?
Hot Fudge was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
How does Hot Fudge compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,106 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, and Hot Fudge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Hot Fudge 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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