Highfield Halaal Bakery food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leicester City
Highfield Halaal Bakery 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 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 102 Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DS
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Highfield Halaal Bakery 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% | ← Highfield Halaal Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Highfield Halaal Bakery 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 Highfield Halaal Bakery, 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 | 6 March 2025 |
| Aisha Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Al Feena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| AJ's Food Bar Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Amigo Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| An Najeeb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Al Hamra Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Aarti Sweet Mart Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Highfield Halaal Bakery
What is Highfield Halaal Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Highfield Halaal Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Highfield Halaal Bakery 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 Highfield Halaal Bakery last inspected?
Highfield Halaal Bakery was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Highfield Halaal Bakery?
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 Highfield Halaal Bakery 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 Highfield Halaal Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Highfield Halaal Bakery 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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