Ginseng Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leicester City
Ginseng Garden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 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: 206 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 0QG
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Ginseng Garden 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% | ← Ginseng Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ginseng Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Z Foods Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| 4 Seasons Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Aarti Sweet Mart Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Aavkar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Crown Hills Community School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
Questions about Ginseng Garden
What is Ginseng Garden's food hygiene rating?
Ginseng Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Ginseng Garden 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ginseng Garden last inspected?
Ginseng Garden was last inspected on 8 July 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 Ginseng Garden 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 Ginseng Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Ginseng Garden 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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