960 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 83.3% rated "very good".
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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mactrio Cafe | DE74 2TN | 0 | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Daybreak Services | LE65 1WJ | 1 | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Dragon I | DE12 7EU | 1 | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Green Lane Store | DE74 2JT | 1 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Meadow Lane Post Office | LE67 4DN | 1 | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Palace Bingo | LE67 3LT | 1 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Plank And Leggit (Hungry Horse) | NG10 3AE | 1 | Jan 08, 2026 |
| The Jolly Sailor | DE74 2RB | 1 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| The Rock Bar And Cafe | LE67 4DQ | 1 | Oct 03, 2025 |
| Zaika | DE74 2EE | 1 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Codfather Fish And Chips | DE12 7HR | 2 | Apr 24, 2025 |
| European Supermarket | LE67 3LT | 2 | May 29, 2025 |
| Shell Magna | DE12 8AE | 2 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| The Crown Inn | LE67 2QP | 2 | Jun 24, 2025 |
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.
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 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.