Frank Lee And Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Frank Lee And Son 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 25 September 2024, 21 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: Leicester Market Food Hall, 33 Market Place, Leicester, LE1 5GG
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Frank Lee And Son 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% | ← Frank Lee And Son | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Frank Lee And Son 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 Frank Lee And Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Sykes Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| 45 West Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| 33 Cank Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| 5 Coats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Amrut Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Alcove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Frank Lee And Son
What is Frank Lee And Son's food hygiene rating?
Frank Lee And Son has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 25 September 2024.
Is Frank Lee And Son 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 Frank Lee And Son last inspected?
Frank Lee And Son was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 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 Frank Lee And Son?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Frank Lee And Son 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 Frank Lee And Son holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Frank Lee And Son 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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