Food Hygiene Ratings in Blaby

686 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 83.1% rated "very good".

686
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
1
Rated 0 or 1
83.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good83.1%512
Good10.1%62
Satisfactory5.4%33
Improvement Needed1.3%8
Major Improvement0.2%1
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Retailers - other14521.1%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen13019.0%
Other catering premises11016.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub639.2%
Takeaway/sandwich shop578.3%
Caring Premises568.2%
Mobile caterer446.4%
School/college/university426.1%

Food hygiene ratings in Blaby are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Blaby currently has 686 registered food businesses. Of these, 616 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.1% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 1 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
NISA LOCALLE3 3JT1Mar 11, 2025
Braunstone Lane Convenience StoreLE3 3DG2Dec 12, 2024
Cosby CantoneseLE9 1RQ2Mar 26, 2025
Cosby Golf ClubLE9 1RG2Jan 27, 2026
Golden OrientLE3 8ED2Oct 22, 2024
Mr CluttonLE9 1UA2Jan 07, 2026
Old Newtonians Rugby Football Club Ltd.LE3 3PJ2Mar 09, 2025
The Bulls HeadLE8 4DN2Jul 25, 2025
VijayaLE8 4DW2Oct 02, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Blaby have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 512 food businesses in Blaby with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Blaby?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Blaby?+

Inspection frequency in Blaby depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies