The Ale Stone food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leicester City
The Ale Stone holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2025, 11 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: Shop, 660 - 662 Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 8PR
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts The Ale Stone 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% | ← The Ale Stone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Ale Stone 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 The Ale Stone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylestone Baptist Church Other catering premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Aylestone Baptist Church (Home) Other catering premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS County Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Amoretti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| AD Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Aylestone Angels Childcare Ltd School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Aylestone Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
Questions about The Ale Stone
What is The Ale Stone's food hygiene rating?
The Ale Stone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 13 August 2025.
Is The Ale Stone 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ale Stone last inspected?
The Ale Stone was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 months 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 The Ale Stone?
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 The Ale Stone 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 The Ale Stone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects The Ale Stone 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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