Balvi Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Balvi Stores 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 20 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: 66 - 68 Bonney Road, Leicester, LE3 9NH
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Balvi Stores 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% | ← Balvi Stores | |
| 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 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 Balvi 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 Balvi Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS St Martins Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Asda Express St Martins PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2024 |
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Angelo's Chippery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Aquarius Fish Bar Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| 21A Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about Balvi Stores
What is Balvi Stores's food hygiene rating?
Balvi Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 20 February 2024.
Is Balvi Stores 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 Balvi Stores last inspected?
Balvi Stores was last inspected on 20 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 Balvi 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Balvi 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, while Balvi Stores holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Balvi 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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