Thurnby Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Thurnby Express 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 17 December 2024, 18 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: 4 Gervas Road, Leicester, LE5 2EH
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Thurnby Express 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% | ← Thurnby Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Thurnby Express 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 Thurnby Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Auntys Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Aaron Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| abm catering @ Whitehall Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| After School Child Care School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Avanti Fields School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Thurnby Express
What is Thurnby Express's food hygiene rating?
Thurnby Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Thurnby Express 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 Thurnby Express last inspected?
Thurnby Express was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 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 Thurnby Express?
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 Thurnby Express 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 Thurnby Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Thurnby Express 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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