Union Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leicester City
Union Inn 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 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 27 Middleton Street, Leicester, LE2 8LU
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Union Inn 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% | ← Union Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Union Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylestone Baptist Church Other catering premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Aylestone Baptist Church (Home) Other catering premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS County Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Amoretti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| AD Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about Union Inn
What is Union Inn's food hygiene rating?
Union Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Union Inn 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 Union Inn last inspected?
Union Inn was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
How does Union Inn 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 Union Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Union Inn 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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