The 72 Bar & Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leicester City
The 72 Bar & Restaurant 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 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 72 Brazil Street, Leicester, LE2 7JX
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts The 72 Bar & Restaurant 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% | ← The 72 Bar & Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The 72 Bar & Restaurant 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 The 72 Bar & Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Star Cake Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Alo Beirut Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Apna Junction Catering LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Alma Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Amigo Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| 7 Days Express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Anika Balti Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| 2Funky Music Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about The 72 Bar & Restaurant
What is The 72 Bar & Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The 72 Bar & Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 31 October 2024.
Is The 72 Bar & Restaurant 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 The 72 Bar & Restaurant last inspected?
The 72 Bar & Restaurant was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 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 The 72 Bar & Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The 72 Bar & Restaurant 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 The 72 Bar & Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects The 72 Bar & Restaurant 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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