J J News And Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
J J News And Mini Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 February 2024, more than 2 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: 493 - 495 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so J J News And Mini Market sits behind roughly 2,262 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ← J J News And Mini Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 J J News And Mini Market 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 J J News And Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Amoretti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS County Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Angels Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Arrow Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Anna Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Anmol Sweet Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about J J News And Mini Market
What is J J News And Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
J J News And Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 22 February 2024.
Is J J News And Mini Market safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was J J News And Mini Market last inspected?
J J News And Mini Market was last inspected on 22 February 2024, more than 2 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 J J News And Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J J News And Mini Market compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while J J News And Mini Market holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects J J News And Mini Market 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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