The Grand Union food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Leicester City
The Grand Union holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2025, 12 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: 24 King Street, Leicester, LE1 6RL
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts The Grand Union 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 Grand Union | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Grand Union, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| 99 Pizza&Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Andrew Sykes Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| 45 West Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Al Feena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Amigo Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about The Grand Union
What is The Grand Union's food hygiene rating?
The Grand Union has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 19 June 2025.
Is The Grand Union 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Grand Union last inspected?
The Grand Union was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
How does The Grand Union 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 Grand Union is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects The Grand Union 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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