3 Little Birds food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leicester City
3 Little Birds holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 February 2024, more than 2 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: 40 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0RB
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts 3 Little Birds 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% | ← 3 Little Birds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 3 Little Birds 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 3 Little Birds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Allexton Day Nursery Caring Premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Amigo Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Apna Junction Catering LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Alo Beirut Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| 7 Days Express Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| 2Funky Music Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| 2Funky Street Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about 3 Little Birds
What is 3 Little Birds's food hygiene rating?
3 Little Birds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 8 February 2024.
Is 3 Little Birds 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 3 Little Birds last inspected?
3 Little Birds was last inspected on 8 February 2024, more than 2 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 3 Little Birds?
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 3 Little Birds 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 3 Little Birds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects 3 Little Birds 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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