Dills Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Dills Mini Market holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 18 August 2023, 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: 2 Dronfield Street, Leicester, LE5 5AS
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Dills Mini Market 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% | ← Dills Mini Market | |
| 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 Dills Mini Market 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 Dills Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hamra Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Al Jam'e Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Aarti Sweet Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Al Barakah Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Aavkar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| A Z Foods Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Dills Mini Market
What is Dills Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Dills Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Leicester City Council on 18 August 2023.
Is Dills Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Dills Mini Market last inspected?
Dills Mini Market was last inspected on 18 August 2023, 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 Dills Mini Market?
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 Dills Mini Market 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 Dills Mini Market holds a 3. 294 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Dills Mini Market 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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