Empress Of India food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Melton
Empress Of India holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 April 2025, 15 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: 97 Main Street, Asfordby, LE14 3RZ
How it compares in Melton
That puts Empress Of India among the 398 places in Melton holding top marks, 85% 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 | 398 | 85% | ← Empress Of India | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 73 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 Empress Of India 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 Empress Of India, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asfordby Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Asfordby News & Convenience Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Graze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Chungs Cottage Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Asfordby Hill Primary School Wrap Around Care Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Impact Food Group @ Asfordby Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Flying Childers Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
Questions about Empress Of India
What is Empress Of India's food hygiene rating?
Empress Of India has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 8 April 2025.
Is Empress Of India 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Empress Of India last inspected?
Empress Of India was last inspected on 8 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Empress Of India?
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 Empress Of India compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Empress Of India is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Empress Of India 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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