The Crafty Dog and Dog House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leicester City
The Crafty Dog and Dog House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 February 2026, 4 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: 58-64 Braunstone Gate, Leicester, LE3 5LG
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Crafty Dog and Dog House sits behind roughly 2,262 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ← The Crafty Dog and Dog House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Crafty Dog and Dog House 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 The Crafty Dog and Dog House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days Express Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| 2Funky Music Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| 2Funky Street Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Apna Junction Catering LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Amigo Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| 3 Little Birds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Alo Beirut Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| American Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about The Crafty Dog and Dog House
What is The Crafty Dog and Dog House's food hygiene rating?
The Crafty Dog and Dog House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 16 February 2026.
Is The Crafty Dog and Dog House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crafty Dog and Dog House last inspected?
The Crafty Dog and Dog House was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 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 The Crafty Dog and Dog House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crafty Dog and Dog House 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 The Crafty Dog and Dog House holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects The Crafty Dog and Dog House 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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