AJ's food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Leicester City
AJ's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 August 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 222 Blackbird Road, Leicester, LE4 0AF
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts AJ'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% | ← AJ'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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 AJ's 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 AJ's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| 4ecoshop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Abbey Lane Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Abbey Park Campus Nursery School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Annapurna Veg Caterers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about AJ's
What is AJ's's food hygiene rating?
AJ's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 22 August 2019.
Is AJ'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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was AJ's last inspected?
AJ's was last inspected on 22 August 2019, more than 6 years 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 AJ's?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does AJ'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 AJ's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects AJ'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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