The Blackbird food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leicester City
The Blackbird 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 23 August 2023, 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: Blackbird Road, Leicester, LE4 0FW
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts The Blackbird 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% | ← The Blackbird | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Blackbird 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 The Blackbird, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| AJ's Mobile caterer | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2019 |
| 4ecoshop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Annapurna Veg Caterers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Abbey Lane Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about The Blackbird
What is The Blackbird's food hygiene rating?
The Blackbird has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 23 August 2023.
Is The Blackbird 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 The Blackbird last inspected?
The Blackbird was last inspected on 23 August 2023, 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 The Blackbird?
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 The Blackbird 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 The Blackbird is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects The Blackbird 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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