The Ale Wagon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leicester City
The Ale Wagon holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 17 January 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: 27 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RE
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ale Wagon 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% | ← The Ale Wagon | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Ale Wagon 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 The Ale Wagon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| 99 Pizza&Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Al Feena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Andrew Sykes Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| 33 Cank Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
Questions about The Ale Wagon
What is The Ale Wagon's food hygiene rating?
The Ale Wagon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 17 January 2024.
Is The Ale Wagon 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ale Wagon last inspected?
The Ale Wagon was last inspected on 17 January 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 The Ale Wagon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ale Wagon 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 The Ale Wagon holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects The Ale Wagon 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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