Shere Punjab food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leicester City
Shere Punjab 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 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 21 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 6PN
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Shere Punjab 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% | ← Shere Punjab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shere Punjab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKG Soda Center Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Aarti Sweet Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| AKG Paan Centre Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| A And J News And Confectionary Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| American Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Akshayam Takeaway/sandwich shop | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Ambar Fish Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Shere Punjab
What is Shere Punjab's food hygiene rating?
Shere Punjab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Shere Punjab 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 Shere Punjab last inspected?
Shere Punjab was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
How does Shere Punjab 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 Shere Punjab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Shere Punjab 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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