Sahara Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leicester City
Sahara Lounge 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 19 April 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: 127A East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 5AZ
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Sahara Lounge 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% | ← Sahara Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sahara Lounge 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 Sahara Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Jam'e Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Al Hamra Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Aarti Sweet Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Al Barakah Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Aavkar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| A Z Foods Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Sahara Lounge
What is Sahara Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Sahara Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 19 April 2024.
Is Sahara Lounge 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 Sahara Lounge last inspected?
Sahara Lounge was last inspected on 19 April 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 Sahara Lounge?
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 Sahara Lounge 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 Sahara Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Sahara Lounge 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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