Merrydale Infant and Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Leicester City
Merrydale Infant and Junior School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 2025, 7 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: Claydon Road, Leicester, LE5 0PL
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Merrydale Infant and Junior School 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% | ← Merrydale Infant and Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Merrydale Infant and Junior School 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 Merrydale Infant and Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Seasons Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| A Z Foods Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Apna Punjab Meat Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| All Saints Belgrave Pantry Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Aarti Sweet Mart Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Apna Punjab Sweet Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Aavkar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Merrydale Infant and Junior School
What is Merrydale Infant and Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Merrydale Infant and Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Merrydale Infant and Junior School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Merrydale Infant and Junior School last inspected?
Merrydale Infant and Junior School was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months 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 Merrydale Infant and Junior School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Merrydale Infant and Junior School 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 Merrydale Infant and Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Merrydale Infant and Junior School 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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