Bombay Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North West Leicestershire
Bombay Bistro holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 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: 9 - 11 High Street, Ibstock, Coalville, LE67 6LG
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 786 rated places in North West Leicestershire score this low, about one in 786. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 643 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ← Bombay Bistro |
A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Bombay Bistro the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, 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 Bombay Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Frills Refills Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Ibstock School School/college/university | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Food Bank Ibstock Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Exquisite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| K S Local Ltd Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Bean And Brick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Amman News Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Manor Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Bombay Bistro
What is Bombay Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Bombay Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Bombay Bistro safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Bombay Bistro last inspected?
Bombay Bistro was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bombay Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Bombay Bistro compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 786 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, while Bombay Bistro holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects Bombay Bistro 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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A rating of 0 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 North West Leicestershire, 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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Understanding this rating
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