Mercury News & Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Mercury News & Off Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Shop, 211 - 213 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UD
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Mercury News & Off Licence sits behind roughly 2,262 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ← Mercury News & Off Licence | |
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 248 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 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 Mercury News & Off Licence 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 Mercury News & Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Anna Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Anmol Sweet Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Amoretti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Aramark @ WQEC University Road Refectory School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Aramark @ WQEC University Road Starbucks School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Aramark@ WQEC University Road J Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about Mercury News & Off Licence
What is Mercury News & Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Mercury News & Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Mercury News & Off Licence safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mercury News & Off Licence last inspected?
Mercury News & Off Licence was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 Mercury News & Off Licence?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mercury News & Off Licence compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while Mercury News & Off Licence holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Mercury News & Off Licence 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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