Hesi Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Hesi Local holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 December 2023, 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: Shop, 151 Queens Road, Leicester, LE2 3FL
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Hesi Local sits behind roughly 2,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ← Hesi Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hesi Local 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 Hesi Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Day Convenience Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Anmol Sweet Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Anna Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Angus And Wagyu Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Allandale News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2017 |
| Anatolia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Al Hamra Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Al Barakah Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Hesi Local
What is Hesi Local's food hygiene rating?
Hesi Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Leicester City Council on 21 December 2023.
Is Hesi Local safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hesi Local last inspected?
Hesi Local was last inspected on 21 December 2023, 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 Hesi Local?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hesi Local compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,106 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while Hesi Local holds a 3. 294 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Hesi Local 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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