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Little Sister food hygiene rating

Pub/bar/nightclub · Leicester City

Little Sister holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 18 October 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: First Floor, 1 St Martins Square, Leicester, LE1 5DF

How it compares in Leicester City

That puts Little Sister 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.

Every rated food business in Leicester City
5 out of 5 2,262 73% ← Little Sister
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

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 Little Sister 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 Little Sister, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
45 West Pub/bar/nightclub 37 yards away 5 - Very good 7 August 2024
Andrew Sykes Butchers Retailers - other 79 yards away 5 - Very good 31 May 2024
33 Cank Street Pub/bar/nightclub 109 yards away 5 - Very good 18 October 2023
5 Coats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 159 yards away 5 - Very good 23 April 2024
200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 239 yards away 5 - Very good 29 February 2024
Amrut Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 311 yards away 5 - Very good 18 November 2024
Alcove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 325 yards away 5 - Very good 27 January 2026
And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 335 yards away 5 - Very good 14 August 2024

Questions about Little Sister

What is Little Sister's food hygiene rating?

Little Sister has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 18 October 2023.

Is Little Sister 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Little Sister last inspected?

Little Sister was last inspected on 18 October 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 Little Sister?

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 Little Sister 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 Little Sister is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Leicester City Council inspects Little Sister 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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