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Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University food hygiene rating

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leicester City

Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University 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 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.

Address: Kimberlin Library De Montfort Unive, Mill Lane, Leicester, LE2 7DR

How it compares in Leicester City

That puts Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University 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.

Every rated food business in Leicester City
5 out of 5 2,262 73% ← Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University
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

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 Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University 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 Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
7 Days Express Retailers - other 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 14 July 2025
2Funky Music Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 17 September 2024
2Funky Street Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 17 September 2024
Alo Beirut Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 23 September 2025
Apna Junction Catering LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 20 December 2024
200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 29 February 2024
Amigo Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 2 March 2026
Andrew Sykes Butchers Retailers - other 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 31 May 2024

Questions about Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University

What is Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University's food hygiene rating?

Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 11 October 2024.

Is Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University 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 Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University last inspected?

Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University was last inspected on 11 October 2024, 21 months 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 Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University 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 Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Leicester City Council inspects Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University 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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