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F&S Deli Express food hygiene rating

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leicester City

F&S Deli Express 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 May 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: 204 Abbey Lane, Leicester, LE4 0DA

How it compares in Leicester City

That puts F&S Deli Express 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% ← F&S Deli Express
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 5 <1%

A further 247 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 F&S Deli Express 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 F&S Deli Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Abbey Lane Post Office Retailers - other at this address 5 - Very good 28 November 2024
Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 330 yards away 5 - Very good 27 November 2024
Abbey Stores Retailers - other 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 28 February 2025
AJ's Mobile caterer 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 22 August 2019
Abbey Mead Primary Academy School/college/university 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 8 July 2025
Antalya Bbq Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 18 April 2024
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School School/college/university 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 15 May 2026
Akshayam Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 21 October 2025

Questions about F&S Deli Express

What is F&S Deli Express's food hygiene rating?

F&S Deli Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 8 May 2024.

Is F&S Deli Express 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 F&S Deli Express last inspected?

F&S Deli Express was last inspected on 8 May 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 F&S Deli Express?

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 F&S Deli Express compare to other places in Leicester City?

73% of the 3,106 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, and F&S Deli Express is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Leicester City Council inspects F&S Deli Express 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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