What is the average food hygiene rating in LE11?

The average food hygiene rating in the LE11 postcode area of Charnwood is 4.58 out of 5, across 488 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in LE11 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

366 food businesses in the LE11 postcode area of Charnwood hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75% of the 488 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

How many food businesses in LE11 have a low hygiene rating?

17 food businesses in the LE11 postcode area of Charnwood are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 LE11 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the LE11 postcode area of Charnwood (542 establishments on record, 488 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 LE11

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the LE11 postcode area of Charnwood hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.58/5, with 75% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 542 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

LE11 (Charnwood) has 366 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 488 rated premises (75%). 17 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

Rating distribution in LE11

5★ Very Good

366 (75%)

4★ Good

66 (13.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

39 (8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

12 (2.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

2 (0.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.6%)

Plus 39 awaiting inspection and 15 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in LE11: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in LE11?: The average food hygiene rating in the LE11 postcode area of Charnwood is 4.58 out of 5, across 488 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in LE11 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 366 food businesses in the LE11 postcode area of Charnwood hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75% of the 488 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
How many food businesses in LE11 have a low hygiene rating?: 17 food businesses in the LE11 postcode area of Charnwood are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 LE11 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the LE11 postcode area of Charnwood (542 establishments on record, 488 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 LE11

Loughborough University NurseryCaring Premises · Union Way, University Campus · LE11 3TE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Fodder & FluteOther catering premises · LE11
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
The GeneratorPub/bar/nightclub · The Generator, Packe Street, Loughborough · LE11 3EZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Best Hot PotatoMobile caterer · LE11
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Access Armstrong BuildingRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 10 Oakwood Drive, Loughborough · LE11 3QF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Great Central RailwayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Great Central Road, Loughborough · LE11 1RW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Boo BurgerTakeaway/sandwich shop · 58 Baxter Gate, Loughborough · LE11 1TH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Curry RoyaleTakeaway/sandwich shop · 216 Park Road, Loughborough · LE11 2HJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Dragon CottageTakeaway/sandwich shop · 332 Park Road, Loughborough · LE11 2HN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Lotus TangTakeaway/sandwich shop · 68 Ashby Road, Loughborough · LE11 3AE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Merv's KitchenOther catering premises · 47 Wards End, Loughborough · LE11 3HB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
Fairfield School Kitchen - 'Loughborough Schools Foundation'School/college/university · 5 Leicester Road, Loughborough · LE11 2AE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026

Places needing improvement in LE11

M R GroceryRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 25 Nottingham Road, Loughborough · LE11 1ER
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 October 2024
Spicee Upp StoreRetailers - other · 8 High Street, Loughborough · LE11 2PY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 June 2025
ForageRetailers - other · 33 Cattlemarket, Loughborough · LE11 3DL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 September 2024
All Saints’ Church, Thorpe AcreOther catering premises · All Saints Church, Thorpe Acre Road, Loughborough · LE11 4LF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 January 2026
Caravelli Restaurant LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11-12 Sparrow Hill, Loughborough · LE11 1BT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 May 2025
Robert Bakewell Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Superstars Activity Club Robert Bakewell Primary School, Barsby Drive, Loughborough · LE11 5UJ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 September 2025
The Baptist ChurchOther catering premises · Baxter Gate, Loughborough · LE11 1TG
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 January 2024
Devonshire FisheriesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 35 Devonshire Square, Loughborough · LE11 3DW
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 542 real Food Standards Agency records for the LE11 postcode area, of which 488 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.