Athena food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Leicester City
Athena holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2026, 5 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: Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SA
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Athena 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% | ← Athena | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Athena 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 Athena, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Al Feena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| 99 Pizza&Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| 33 Cank Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
Questions about Athena
What is Athena's food hygiene rating?
Athena has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 30 January 2026.
Is Athena 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Athena last inspected?
Athena was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 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 Athena?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Athena compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, and Athena is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Athena 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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