Gheewala Butchers And General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Gheewala Butchers And General 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 24 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 101 Gipsy Road, Leicester, LE4 6QJ
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Gheewala Butchers And General 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% | ← Gheewala Butchers And General 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 Gheewala Butchers And General 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 Gheewala Butchers And General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aangan Restaurant Group Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Al Barakah Butchers Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Ambar Fish Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| American Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| AKG Soda Center Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Antalya Bbq Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Apna Punjab Sweet Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| A And J News And Confectionary Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Gheewala Butchers And General Stores
What is Gheewala Butchers And General Stores's food hygiene rating?
Gheewala Butchers And General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 24 September 2024.
Is Gheewala Butchers And General 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 Gheewala Butchers And General Stores last inspected?
Gheewala Butchers And General Stores was last inspected on 24 September 2024, 21 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 Gheewala Butchers And General 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 Gheewala Butchers And General 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 Gheewala Butchers And General Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Gheewala Butchers And General 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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