Maryland Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leicester City
Maryland Chicken holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 July 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: 96 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 5EB
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Maryland Chicken 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% | ← Maryland Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Maryland Chicken 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 Maryland Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKG Soda Center Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Aarti Sweet Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| American Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| AKG Paan Centre Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| A And J News And Confectionary Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Ambar Fish Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Akshayam Takeaway/sandwich shop | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Maryland Chicken
What is Maryland Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Maryland Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Maryland Chicken 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maryland Chicken last inspected?
Maryland Chicken was last inspected on 9 July 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 Maryland Chicken?
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 Maryland Chicken 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 Maryland Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Maryland Chicken 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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