Shenton Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Leicester City
Shenton Primary 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 8 October 2025, 9 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: Shenton Primary School, Dunlin Road, Leicester, LE5 3FP
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Shenton Primary 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% | ← Shenton Primary 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Shenton Primary 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 Shenton Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aisha Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| A Z Foods Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| abm catering @ Taylor Road Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| 4 Seasons Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Aarti Sweet Mart Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| 3 For 10 Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Alla Amin Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about Shenton Primary School
What is Shenton Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Shenton Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Shenton Primary 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 Shenton Primary School last inspected?
Shenton Primary School was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 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 Shenton Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shenton Primary 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 Shenton Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Shenton Primary 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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