Generous Raj food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Charnwood
Generous Raj holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Generous Raj was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 22A Garden Street, LE4 8DS
How it compares in Charnwood
A 1 is rare: only 6 of 1,319 rated places in Charnwood score this low, about one in 220. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,052 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ← Generous Raj | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 176 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Generous Raj the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Generous Raj, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benos Stores Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2024 |
| BJ's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Birstall United Social Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Aaron Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| 3 Kilns Pub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Birstall Rainbow Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Birstall Food Hub at St. Theresa's Church Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
Questions about Generous Raj
What is Generous Raj's food hygiene rating?
Generous Raj has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Charnwood Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Generous Raj safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Generous Raj last inspected?
Generous Raj was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Generous Raj?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Generous Raj compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, while Generous Raj holds a 1. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Generous Raj 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Charnwood, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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