Hot Pot food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leicester City
Hot Pot 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 23 April 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: African Caribbean Centre, Maidstone Road, Leicester, LE2 0UA
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Hot Pot 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% | ← Hot Pot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hot Pot 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 Hot Pot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Aisha Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Al Feena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Amigo Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| An Najeeb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| AJ's Food Bar Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| 99 Pizza&Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Hot Pot
What is Hot Pot's food hygiene rating?
Hot Pot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 23 April 2024.
Is Hot Pot 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 Hot Pot last inspected?
Hot Pot was last inspected on 23 April 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 Hot Pot?
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 Hot Pot 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 Hot Pot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Hot Pot 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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