Food Hygiene Ratings in Leicester City

3,358 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 73.3% rated "very good".

3,358
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
46
Rated 0 or 1
73.3%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good73.3%2,279
Good13.5%419
Satisfactory9.4%292
Improvement Needed2.4%74
Major Improvement1.3%41
Urgent Improvement0.2%5

Business types

Retailers - other91227.2%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen75222.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop57217.0%
Other catering premises3069.1%
Caring Premises1975.9%
School/college/university1825.4%
Pub/bar/nightclub1544.6%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper742.2%

Food hygiene ratings in Leicester City 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.

The source snapshot contains 3,358 registered food businesses for Leicester City. Of these, 3,110 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 73.3% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 46 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Four Four OneLE2 7PH0Jun 18, 2026
Granby Off LicenceLE1 1DJ0Mar 12, 2026
Novo MartLE2 6DP0Jun 22, 2026
Popats Cash And CarryLE4 6BS0Aug 19, 2025
Sri Jeya Durga TempleLE4 5PL0Oct 28, 2025
Al Shinwari Halal Meats LtdLE5 3TJ1Dec 16, 2025
Al-Wisam GroceryLE1 2PD1Aug 27, 2025
Ali Bhai Halal ButcherLE2 1DQ1Mar 09, 2026
Ambica Sweet MartLE4 6AS1Sep 02, 2025
Angry BurgLE2 7AA1Jun 30, 2026
Asian Bangla FoodLE2 1DR1Nov 20, 2025
Bite KnightLE2 7AA1May 20, 2026
Bright Pani PuriLE4 5EQ1May 14, 2026
BurgrillLE1 1DJ1Jan 20, 2026
Butt KarahiLE2 1HJ1Feb 16, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Leicester City have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 2,279 food businesses in Leicester City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 73.3% 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 Leicester City?+

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 Leicester City?+

Inspection frequency in Leicester City 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