Whetstone Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blaby
Whetstone Fish Bar holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Whetstone Fish Bar was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 63 Victoria Road, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6JY
How it compares in Blaby
A 1 is rare: only 2 of 599 rated places in Blaby score this low, about one in 300. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 490 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Whetstone Fish Bar | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Whetstone Fish Bar the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Whetstone Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chataway Residential Home Caring Premises | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Blaby & Whetstone Social And Youth Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Blaby News And Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2022 |
| Asda Express Leicester Lutterworth Road PFS Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Central Co-op Blaby Insomnia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Coffee Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Whetstone Fish Bar
What is Whetstone Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Whetstone Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Blaby Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Whetstone Fish Bar safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Whetstone Fish Bar last inspected?
Whetstone Fish Bar was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whetstone Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whetstone Fish Bar compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, while Whetstone Fish Bar holds a 1. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects Whetstone Fish Bar 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Blaby, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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