Appletons Catering food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Leicester City
Appletons Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 April 2022, more than 4 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: Abbey Park, Abbey Park Road, Leicester
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Appletons Catering 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% | ← Appletons Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Appletons Catering 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 Appletons Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4ecoshop Retailers - other | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Annapurna Veg Caterers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Amoura Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Abbey Park Campus Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| A Bite To Eat Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| A Lojinha Da Sonia Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Abike's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about Appletons Catering
What is Appletons Catering's food hygiene rating?
Appletons Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 21 April 2022.
Is Appletons Catering 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Appletons Catering last inspected?
Appletons Catering was last inspected on 21 April 2022, more than 4 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 Appletons Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Appletons Catering 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 Appletons Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Appletons Catering 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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