The Exchange Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leicester City
The Exchange Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2025, 8 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: 50 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RD
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts The Exchange Bar 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 Exchange Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Exchange Bar 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 Exchange Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| 99 Pizza&Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Al Feena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| 33 Cank Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Andrew Sykes Butchers Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
Questions about The Exchange Bar
What is The Exchange Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Exchange Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 23 October 2025.
Is The Exchange Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Exchange Bar last inspected?
The Exchange Bar was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 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 Exchange Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Exchange Bar 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 The Exchange Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects The Exchange Bar 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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