Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Leicester City
Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 September 2025, 9 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: Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE5 4ES
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy 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% | ← Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy 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 Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abm Catering @ Crown Hills Community School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Aavkar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| abm catering @ Whitehall Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| After School Child Care School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Aarti Sweet Mart Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| A Z Foods Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Aquafarm Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
Questions about Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy
What is Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 29 September 2025.
Is Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy last inspected?
Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 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 Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy?
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 Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy 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 Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy 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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