Tea Bar - HMP Fosse Way food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blaby
Tea Bar - HMP Fosse Way 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 4 February 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: Hm Prison Fosse Way, 10 Tigers Road, Glen Parva, LE18 4TN
How it compares in Blaby
That puts Tea Bar - HMP Fosse Way among the 490 places in Blaby holding top marks, 82% 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 | 490 | 82% | ← Tea Bar - HMP Fosse Way | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 Tea Bar - HMP Fosse Way 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 Tea Bar - HMP Fosse Way, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylestone Park Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| 7 Days Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2019 |
| Akbar Indian Cuisine And Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Bliss Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Blackfriars Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| B \& S News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Blaby Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| AD Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Tea Bar - HMP Fosse Way
What is Tea Bar - HMP Fosse Way's food hygiene rating?
Tea Bar - HMP Fosse Way has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaby Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Tea Bar - HMP Fosse Way 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 Tea Bar - HMP Fosse Way last inspected?
Tea Bar - HMP Fosse Way was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tea Bar - HMP Fosse Way?
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 Tea Bar - HMP Fosse Way compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, and Tea Bar - HMP Fosse Way is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects Tea Bar - HMP Fosse Way 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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