Old Library Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leicester City
Old Library Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 October 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: 54 Belvoir Street, Leicester, LE1 6QL
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Old Library Cafe 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% | ← Old Library Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Library Cafe 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 Old Library Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| 99 Pizza&Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Andrew Sykes Butchers Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| 45 West Pub/bar/nightclub | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| 33 Cank Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| 5 Coats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
Questions about Old Library Cafe
What is Old Library Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Old Library Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 11 October 2023.
Is Old Library Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Library Cafe last inspected?
Old Library Cafe was last inspected on 11 October 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 Old Library Cafe?
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 Old Library Cafe 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 Old Library Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Old Library Cafe 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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