Halal Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Halal Express holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 April 2025, 15 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: 90 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0BS
How it compares in Leicester City
A 2 is rare: only 76 of 3,106 rated places in Leicester City score this low, about one in 41. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ← Halal Express | |
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 247 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Halal Express the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Halal Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alo Beirut Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| 7 Star Cake Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Amigo Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Apna Junction Catering LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| 3 Little Birds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| American Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Allexton Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| A S Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
Questions about Halal Express
What is Halal Express's food hygiene rating?
Halal Express has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Leicester City Council on 11 April 2025.
Is Halal Express safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Halal Express last inspected?
Halal Express was last inspected on 11 April 2025, 15 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 Halal Express?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Halal Express compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,106 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while Halal Express holds a 2. 76 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Halal Express 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 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 Leicester City, 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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