982 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 82.3% 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.
The source snapshot contains 982 registered food businesses for North West Leicestershire. Of these, 795 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 82.3% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 15 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Bistro | LE67 6LG | 0 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Codfather Fish And Chips | DE12 7HR | 1 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Daybreak Services | LE65 1WJ | 1 | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Green Lane Store | DE74 2JT | 1 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Griddle \& Glaze | DE74 2LB | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Holly Bush Inn | DE73 8AT | 1 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Londis Esso Ashby | LE65 1DR | 1 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Mactrio Cafe | DE74 2TN | 1 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Meadow Lane Post Office | LE67 4DN | 1 | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Measham Cantonese | DE12 7HZ | 1 | Jun 03, 2026 |
| Old Crown Inn | DE72 2HL | 1 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Poppin Catering | DE12 7DS | 1 | May 06, 2026 |
| The Jolly Sailor | DE74 2RB | 1 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| The Queens Head | LE12 9TP | 1 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| The Rock Bar And Cafe | LE67 4DQ | 1 | Oct 03, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 654 food businesses in North West Leicestershire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 82.3% 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.