Tai Fat Co food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Tai Fat Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 2022, more than 3 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: 5 Melton Street, Leicester, LE1 3NB
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Tai Fat Co 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% | ← Tai Fat Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tai Fat Co 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 Tai Fat Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alla Amin Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| A Bite To Eat Mobile caterer | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| 3 For 10 Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Abbey Park Campus Nursery School/college/university | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| abm catering @ Taylor Road Primary School School/college/university | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| A Lojinha Da Sonia Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Abike's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Amoura Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Tai Fat Co
What is Tai Fat Co's food hygiene rating?
Tai Fat Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 12 September 2022.
Is Tai Fat Co 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tai Fat Co last inspected?
Tai Fat Co was last inspected on 12 September 2022, more than 3 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 Tai Fat Co?
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 Tai Fat Co 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 Tai Fat Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Tai Fat Co 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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