The Emerald Center Lunch Club And Caterer food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Leicester City
The Emerald Center Lunch Club And Caterer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Emerald Centre, 450 Gipsy Lane, Leicester, LE5 0TB
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts The Emerald Center Lunch Club And Caterer 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% | ← The Emerald Center Lunch Club And Caterer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 Very good
- 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 The Emerald Center Lunch Club And Caterer 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 The Emerald Center Lunch Club And Caterer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Abhirama Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| 4 Seasons Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| All Saints Belgrave Pantry Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
Questions about The Emerald Center Lunch Club And Caterer
What is The Emerald Center Lunch Club And Caterer's food hygiene rating?
The Emerald Center Lunch Club And Caterer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 28 January 2026.
Is The Emerald Center Lunch Club And Caterer 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Emerald Center Lunch Club And Caterer last inspected?
The Emerald Center Lunch Club And Caterer was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 The Emerald Center Lunch Club And Caterer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Emerald Center Lunch Club And Caterer compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, and The Emerald Center Lunch Club And Caterer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects The Emerald Center Lunch Club And Caterer 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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