Raja's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leicester City
Raja's 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 15 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: 114 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 5ED
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Raja's 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% | ← Raja's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Raja's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Ambar Fish Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| AKG Soda Center Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Al Barakah Butchers Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Aarti Sweet Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Aangan Restaurant Group Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Antalya Bbq Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
Questions about Raja's
What is Raja's's food hygiene rating?
Raja's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Raja's 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 Raja's last inspected?
Raja's was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
How does Raja's 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 Raja's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Raja's 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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