Food Hygiene Ratings in North West Leicestershire

960 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 83.3% rated "very good".

960
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
10
Rated 0 or 1
83.3%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good83.3%643
Good10.0%77
Satisfactory4.9%38
Improvement Needed0.5%4
Major Improvement1.2%9
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen32133.4%
Retailers - other17418.1%
Pub/bar/nightclub889.2%
Takeaway/sandwich shop879.1%
School/college/university747.7%
Mobile caterer677.0%
Caring Premises555.7%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho384.0%

Food hygiene ratings in North West Leicestershire 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.

North West Leicestershire currently has 960 registered food businesses. Of these, 772 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.3% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 10 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
Mactrio CafeDE74 2TN0Aug 21, 2025
Daybreak ServicesLE65 1WJ1Jan 30, 2025
Dragon IDE12 7EU1Apr 22, 2025
Green Lane StoreDE74 2JT1Mar 28, 2025
Meadow Lane Post OfficeLE67 4DN1Jul 30, 2024
Palace BingoLE67 3LT1Sep 30, 2025
Plank And Leggit (Hungry Horse)NG10 3AE1Jan 08, 2026
The Jolly SailorDE74 2RB1Oct 27, 2025
The Rock Bar And CafeLE67 4DQ1Oct 03, 2025
ZaikaDE74 2EE1Dec 11, 2025
Codfather Fish And ChipsDE12 7HR2Apr 24, 2025
European SupermarketLE67 3LT2May 29, 2025
Shell MagnaDE12 8AE2Feb 19, 2025
The Crown InnLE67 2QP2Jun 24, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in North West Leicestershire have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 643 food businesses in North West Leicestershire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.3% 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 North West Leicestershire?+

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 North West Leicestershire?+

Inspection frequency in North West Leicestershire 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