The Dash Stop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
The Dash Stop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2023, 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: 19 Ambassador Road, Leicester, LE5 4EB
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts The Dash Stop 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 Dash Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Dash Stop 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 Dash Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abm Catering @ Crown Hills Community School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Aavkar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| abm catering @ Whitehall Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| After School Child Care School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Aarti Sweet Mart Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| A Z Foods Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Arnold Lodge Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Ace Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
Questions about The Dash Stop
What is The Dash Stop's food hygiene rating?
The Dash Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 15 November 2023.
Is The Dash Stop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dash Stop last inspected?
The Dash Stop was last inspected on 15 November 2023, 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 The Dash Stop?
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 The Dash Stop 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 The Dash Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects The Dash Stop 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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Understanding this rating
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