What is the average food hygiene rating in Blaby?

The average food hygiene rating in Blaby is 4.73 out of 5, across 603 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Blaby compare with the national average for food hygiene?

82.4% of rated premises in Blaby hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Blaby 148 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Blaby have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

497 food businesses in Blaby hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82.4% of the 603 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Blaby have a low hygiene rating?

10 food businesses in Blaby are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Blaby food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Blaby (681 establishments on record, 603 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Blaby

In Blaby, 82.4% of 603 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.73/5. These figures cover 681 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Blaby has 497 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 603 rated premises (82.4%). 10 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 82.4%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +2.7 pp
National rank: 148 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Blaby

5★ Very Good

497 (82.4%)

4★ Good

63 (10.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

33 (5.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

9 (1.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

Plus 33 awaiting inspection and 45 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 33 awaiting inspection and 45 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Blaby: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Blaby?: The average food hygiene rating in Blaby is 4.73 out of 5, across 603 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Blaby compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 82.4% of rated premises in Blaby hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Blaby 148 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Blaby have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 497 food businesses in Blaby hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82.4% of the 603 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Blaby have a low hygiene rating?: 10 food businesses in Blaby are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Blaby food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Blaby (681 establishments on record, 603 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Blaby

Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Kirby Muxloe Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Kirby Muxloe Primary School, Barwell Road, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester · LE9 2AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Stoney Ground CoffeeTakeaway/sandwich shop · Shire House, 4 - 6 Long Street, Stoney Stanton, Leicester · LE9 4DQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Croft Catering Ltd (Touch Of Class)Mobile caterer · LE9
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 June 2026
Croft Catering Ltd (Downtown Diner)Mobile caterer · LE9
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 June 2026
Croft Catering Ltd (Grill Time)Mobile caterer · LE9
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 June 2026
Malibu GrazingOther catering premises · LE19
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Britannia Buffet Services LtdMobile caterer · Block 58 The Whittle Estate ( Alstom Site), Cambridge Road, Whetstone, Leicestershire · LE8 6LH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Zizzi Also Trading As Coco Di MamaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 14, Food Central, Fosse Park Avenue, Enderby · LE19 1HY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Frankie & Benny's Also T/a Bird Box, Breakfast & Lunch, PuddRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit C, Meridian Leisure Park, Braunstone Town, Leicester · LE19 1JZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Promise ChildcareCaring Premises · The Forest Chapel, Charnwood Drive, Leicester Forest East, Leicestershire · LE3 3HL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
The Rainbow TreeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 10 Swan Yard, High Street, Whetstone, Leicestershire · LE8 6LQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Olive Catering Services LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5 Barton Close, Enderby, Leicestershire · LE19 1SJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Blaby

NISA LOCALRetailers - other · 150A Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicestershire · LE3 3JT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 March 2026
Cosby Golf ClubOther catering premises · Chapel Lane, Cosby, Leicester, Leicestershire · LE9 1RG
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 January 2026
Hong Kong TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 27 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire · LE8 4DW
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
Golden OrientTakeaway/sandwich shop · 80 Faire Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire · LE3 8ED
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 October 2024
Braunstone Lane Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 440 Braunstone Lane, Braunstone Town, Leicestershire · LE3 3DG
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 December 2024
DipaliRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 25 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicestershire · LE8 4DW
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
Mr CluttonMobile caterer · 13 Ashtree Road, Cosby, Leicestershire · LE9 1UA
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 January 2026
Cosby CantoneseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Bulls Head, 2 The Nook, Cosby, Leicestershire · LE9 1RQ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 March 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 681 real Food Standards Agency records for Blaby, of which 603 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.