686 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 83.1% rated "very good".
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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NISA LOCAL | LE3 3JT | 1 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Braunstone Lane Convenience Store | LE3 3DG | 2 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Cosby Cantonese | LE9 1RQ | 2 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Cosby Golf Club | LE9 1RG | 2 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Golden Orient | LE3 8ED | 2 | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Mr Clutton | LE9 1UA | 2 | Jan 07, 2026 |
| Old Newtonians Rugby Football Club Ltd. | LE3 3PJ | 2 | Mar 09, 2025 |
| The Bulls Head | LE8 4DN | 2 | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Vijaya | LE8 4DW | 2 | Oct 02, 2025 |
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.
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.
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.