R And K News And Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
R And K News And Off Licence 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 17 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: 24 - 26 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 4QA
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so R And K News And Off Licence 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% | ← R And K News And Off Licence | |
| 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 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 R And K News And Off Licence 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 R And K News And Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Z Foods Distributors/Transporters | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Aarti Sweet Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Aavkar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| 4 Seasons Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Abm Catering @ Crown Hills Community School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Aisha Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Al Jam'e Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about R And K News And Off Licence
What is R And K News And Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
R And K News And Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 17 April 2024.
Is R And K News And Off Licence 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 R And K News And Off Licence last inspected?
R And K News And Off Licence was last inspected on 17 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 R And K News And Off Licence?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does R And K News And Off Licence 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 R And K News And Off Licence holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects R And K News And Off Licence 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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