3,501 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 75.0% rated "very good".
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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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 3,501 registered food businesses for Leicester City. Of these, 3,150 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 75.0% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Four One | LE2 7PH | 0 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Granby Off Licence | LE1 1DJ | 0 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| MBR Aashish Chinese King | LE4 7PG | 0 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Novo Mart | LE2 6DP | 0 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Sri Jeya Durga Temple | LE4 5PL | 0 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Street Taste Co | LE4 5AT | 0 | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Al Shinwari Halal Meats Ltd | LE5 3TJ | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Al-Wisam Grocery | LE1 2PD | 1 | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Ali Bhai Halal Butcher | LE2 1DQ | 1 | Mar 09, 2026 |
| Asian Bangla Food | LE2 1DR | 1 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Bite Knight | LE2 7AA | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
| Bright Pani Puri | LE4 5EQ | 1 | May 14, 2026 |
| Burgrill | LE1 1DJ | 1 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Butt Karahi | LE2 1HJ | 1 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Cafe Madina, Wing Shack, Shelbys Burgers | LE2 7QL | 1 | Feb 12, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 2,362 food businesses in Leicester City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 75.0% 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 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.