Elite News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Elite News holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2024, 23 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: 1 Winchester Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1AX
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Elite News 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% | ← Elite News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Elite News 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 Elite News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Supermarket Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Anika Balti Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Amiko Local Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| 7 Star Cake Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| A S Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Alo Beirut Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Amigo Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Agnes House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Elite News
What is Elite News's food hygiene rating?
Elite News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 18 July 2024.
Is Elite News 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elite News last inspected?
Elite News was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 Elite News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elite News 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 Elite News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Elite News 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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