Food Hygiene Ratings in Oadby and Wigston

400 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 83.0% rated "very good".

400
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
2
Rated 0 or 1
83.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good83.0%269
Good11.7%38
Satisfactory4.0%13
Improvement Needed0.6%2
Major Improvement0.6%2
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Retailers - other9223.0%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen7719.2%
Takeaway/sandwich shop6015.0%
Caring Premises5513.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub307.5%
Manufacturers/packers215.2%
School/college/university194.8%
Other catering premises143.5%

Food hygiene ratings in Oadby and Wigston 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.

Oadby and Wigston currently has 400 registered food businesses. Of these, 324 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.0% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 2 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
Little Hill Fish BarLE18 2GL1Dec 09, 2025
Red LanternLE18 4SD1Nov 24, 2025
Launde Primary SchoolLE2 4LJ2May 12, 2025
New Leaf Social Care LimitedLE182Feb 03, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Oadby and Wigston have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 269 food businesses in Oadby and Wigston with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.0% 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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Oadby and Wigston?+

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 Oadby and Wigston?+

Inspection frequency in Oadby and Wigston 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