The Market Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leicester City
The Market Tavern holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 1 February 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: Market Tavern, 1 - 5 Market Place, Leicester, LE1 5GG
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Market Tavern sits behind roughly 2,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ← The Market Tavern | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Market Tavern 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 The Market Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Sykes Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| 45 West Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| 33 Cank Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| 5 Coats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Amrut Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Alcove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about The Market Tavern
What is The Market Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Market Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Leicester City Council on 1 February 2024.
Is The Market Tavern safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Market Tavern last inspected?
The Market Tavern was last inspected on 1 February 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 The Market Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Market Tavern 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 The Market Tavern holds a 3. 294 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects The Market Tavern 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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