Mr Whippy (YK24 DXS And FJ23 WMD) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Leicester City
Mr Whippy (YK24 DXS And FJ23 WMD) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 March 2026, 3 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.
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Mr Whippy (YK24 DXS And FJ23 WMD) 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% | ← Mr Whippy (YK24 DXS And FJ23 WMD) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Mr Whippy (YK24 DXS And FJ23 WMD) 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.
Questions about Mr Whippy (YK24 DXS And FJ23 WMD)
What is Mr Whippy (YK24 DXS And FJ23 WMD)'s food hygiene rating?
Mr Whippy (YK24 DXS And FJ23 WMD) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Mr Whippy (YK24 DXS And FJ23 WMD) 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mr Whippy (YK24 DXS And FJ23 WMD) last inspected?
Mr Whippy (YK24 DXS And FJ23 WMD) was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 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 Mr Whippy (YK24 DXS And FJ23 WMD)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mr Whippy (YK24 DXS And FJ23 WMD) 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 Mr Whippy (YK24 DXS And FJ23 WMD) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Mr Whippy (YK24 DXS And FJ23 WMD) 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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