Mr Rice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blaby
Mr Rice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2025, 16 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: 25 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town, Leicestershire, LE3 2XQ
How it compares in Blaby
That puts Mr Rice among the 490 places in Blaby holding top marks, 82% 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 | 490 | 82% | ← Mr Rice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 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 Mr Rice 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 Mr Rice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Baxterstorey Ltd At National Distribution Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Baxterstorey Ltd At Centrica Spinneyside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Bella Italia Leicester Also T/a Super Nonna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| 360 Play (Leicester) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bees Knees Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Mr Rice
What is Mr Rice's food hygiene rating?
Mr Rice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaby Council on 12 March 2025.
Is Mr Rice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mr Rice last inspected?
Mr Rice was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mr Rice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Mr Rice compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, and Mr Rice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects Mr Rice 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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