West End Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
West End Supermarket holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 June 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 - 206 Tudor Road, Leicester, LE3 5HW
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so West End Supermarket sits behind roughly 2,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ← West End Supermarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 West End Supermarket 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 West End Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| 4ecoshop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Abberdale House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Alcove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Allexton Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| 2Funky Music Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| 2Funky Street Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| American Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about West End Supermarket
What is West End Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
West End Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Leicester City Council on 26 June 2024.
Is West End Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was West End Supermarket last inspected?
West End Supermarket was last inspected on 26 June 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 West End Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West End Supermarket compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while West End Supermarket holds a 3. 294 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects West End Supermarket 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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