Mercury News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Mercury News 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: 68 Woodgate, Leicester, LE3 5GG
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Mercury News 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% | ← Mercury News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mercury News 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 Mercury News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| 4ecoshop Retailers - other | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| AJ's Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2019 |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Annapurna Veg Caterers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Alcove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Mercury News
What is Mercury News's food hygiene rating?
Mercury News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 17 April 2024.
Is Mercury News 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 Mercury News last inspected?
Mercury News 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 Mercury News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mercury News 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 Mercury News holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Mercury News 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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