Mere Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Leicester City
Mere Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 February 2025, 16 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: 93 Mere Road, Leicester, LE5 5GQ
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Mere Lodge 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% | ← Mere Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Mere Lodge 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 Mere Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarti Sweet Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| A Z Foods Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Aisha Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Aavkar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Al Hamra Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Al Jam'e Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Al Barakah Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Mere Lodge
What is Mere Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Mere Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 24 February 2025.
Is Mere Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mere Lodge last inspected?
Mere Lodge was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 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 Mere Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Mere Lodge 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 Mere Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Mere Lodge 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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