Pennywise Discount Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Pennywise Discount Stores 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 25 March 2025, 15 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: 146 Gipsy Lane, Leicester, LE4 6RG
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Pennywise Discount Stores 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% | ← Pennywise Discount Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pennywise Discount Stores 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 Pennywise Discount Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Belgrave Pantry Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Apna Punjab Meat Shop Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Apna Punjab Sweet Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| 4 Seasons Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Aangan Restaurant Group Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Al Barakah Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Ambar Fish Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| American Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Pennywise Discount Stores
What is Pennywise Discount Stores's food hygiene rating?
Pennywise Discount Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Pennywise Discount Stores 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 Pennywise Discount Stores last inspected?
Pennywise Discount Stores was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 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 Pennywise Discount Stores?
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 Pennywise Discount Stores 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 Pennywise Discount Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Pennywise Discount Stores 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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