King Richards News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
King Richards News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 18 April 2024, 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: 97 King Richards Road, Leicester, LE3 5QG
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so King Richards News 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% | ← King Richards News | |
| 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 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 King Richards News 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 King Richards News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allexton Day Nursery Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| American Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| 3 Little Birds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| 2Funky Music Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| 2Funky Street Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| 7 Days Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Abberdale House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Apna Junction Catering LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
Questions about King Richards News
What is King Richards News's food hygiene rating?
King Richards News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 18 April 2024.
Is King Richards News 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was King Richards News last inspected?
King Richards News was last inspected on 18 April 2024, 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 King Richards News?
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 King Richards News 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 King Richards News holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects King Richards News 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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