Falafelland food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leicester City
Falafelland holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 3 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: 45 - 47 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester, LE1 5AD
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Falafelland 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% | ← Falafelland | |
| 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 Falafelland 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 Falafelland, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Cank Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| 5 Coats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Andrew Sykes Butchers Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| 45 West Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Amrut Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Falafelland
What is Falafelland's food hygiene rating?
Falafelland has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Falafelland 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Falafelland last inspected?
Falafelland was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 Falafelland?
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 Falafelland 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 Falafelland holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Falafelland 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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