Masala Cottage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Masala Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2025, 16 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: Unit 12, Matrix House, 7 Constitution Hill, LE1 1PL
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Masala Cottage 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% | ← Masala Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Masala Cottage 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 Masala Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Feena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| 99 Pizza&Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Amigo Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| An Najeeb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| AJ's Food Bar Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about Masala Cottage
What is Masala Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Masala Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Masala Cottage 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Masala Cottage last inspected?
Masala Cottage was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 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 Masala Cottage?
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 Masala Cottage 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 Masala Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Masala Cottage 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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