Sam Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Sam Mart holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Sam Mart was inspected on 3 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Leicester City score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Leicester City ratings →
Address: 113 Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 6FD
How this rating has changed
Sam Mart was re-inspected on 3 August 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Leicester City
A 1 is rare: only 39 of 3,102 rated places in Leicester City score this low, about one in 80. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,285 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 411 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 288 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 74 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ← Sam Mart | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 286 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 Major 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 Sam Mart 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 Sam Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Pizza&Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Al Feena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Angry Burg Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| 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 |
Questions about Sam Mart
What is Sam Mart's food hygiene rating?
Sam Mart has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Leicester City Council on 3 August 2026.
Is Sam Mart safe to eat at?
A 1 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 Sam Mart last inspected?
Sam Mart was last inspected on 3 August 2026, a month 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 Sam Mart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major 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 Sam Mart compare to other places in Leicester City?
74% of the 3,102 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while Sam Mart holds a 1. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Sam Mart 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 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 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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