UK Specials Ltd food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Leicester City
UK Specials Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 January 2026, 5 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: Rear Unit, 111 Barkby Road, Leicester, LE4 9LG
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts UK Specials Ltd 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% | ← UK Specials Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 UK Specials Ltd 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 UK Specials Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhirama Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| All Saints Belgrave Pantry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Arnold Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| 3 Kilns Pub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Apna Punjab Meat Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Apna Punjab Sweet Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| 4 Seasons Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
Questions about UK Specials Ltd
What is UK Specials Ltd's food hygiene rating?
UK Specials Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 27 January 2026.
Is UK Specials Ltd 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was UK Specials Ltd last inspected?
UK Specials Ltd was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 UK Specials Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does UK Specials Ltd compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,106 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, and UK Specials Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects UK Specials Ltd 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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