Firebug food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leicester City
Firebug holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 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: Firebug Bar, 1 Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5JN
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Firebug 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% | ← Firebug | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Firebug 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 Firebug, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Andrew Sykes Butchers Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| 45 West Pub/bar/nightclub | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| 33 Cank Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Alcove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| 5 Coats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| 99 Pizza&Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Firebug
What is Firebug's food hygiene rating?
Firebug has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Firebug 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Firebug last inspected?
Firebug was last inspected on 20 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 Firebug?
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 Firebug 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 Firebug is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Firebug 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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