Food Hygiene Ratings in North West Leicestershire

956 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 82.8% rated "very good".

956
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
20
Rated 0 or 1
82.8%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good82.8%679
Good11.2%92
Satisfactory3.0%25
Improvement Needed0.5%4
Major Improvement2.3%19
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen32133.6%
Retailers - other17318.1%
Pub/bar/nightclub858.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop838.7%
School/college/university778.1%
Mobile caterer707.3%
Caring Premises565.9%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho394.1%

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. 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 956 registered food businesses for North West Leicestershire. Of these, 820 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 82.8% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 20 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 snapshots

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.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
La Spezia PizzeriaLE65 1AN0Jul 29, 2026
Caprinos PizzaLE67 3PE1Aug 27, 2026
Codfather Fish And ChipsDE12 7HR1Apr 15, 2026
Deli worksLE67 5HB1Jul 01, 2026
Donington Manor HotelDE74 2PP1Sep 11, 2026
Ego's Fish BarDE74 2EN1Jul 30, 2026
Green Lane StoreDE74 2JT1Mar 28, 2025
Griddle \& GlazeDE74 2LB1Aug 26, 2026
Holly Bush InnDE73 8AT1Apr 22, 2026
K S Local LtdLE67 6LH1Jul 15, 2026
Londis Esso AshbyLE65 1DR1Jan 29, 2026
Mactrio CafeDE74 2TN1Feb 17, 2026
Meadow Lane Post OfficeLE67 4DN1Aug 11, 2026
Measham CantoneseDE12 7HZ1Jun 03, 2026
Poppin CateringDE12 7DS1May 06, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 679 food businesses in North West Leicestershire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 82.8% 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