What is the average food hygiene rating in Leicester City?

The average food hygiene rating in Leicester City is 4.51 out of 5, across 3,090 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Leicester City compare with the national average for food hygiene?

71.7% of rated premises in Leicester City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Leicester City 271 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 Leicester City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

2,216 food businesses in Leicester City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71.7% of the 3,090 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Leicester City have a low hygiene rating?

132 food businesses in Leicester City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 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 Leicester City food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Leicester City (3,347 establishments on record, 3,090 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 Leicester City

In Leicester City, 71.7% of 3,090 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.51/5. These figures cover 3,347 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Leicester City has 2,216 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 3,090 rated premises (71.7%). 132 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 71.7%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -8.0 pp
National rank: 271 / 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 Leicester City

5★ Very Good

2,216 (71.7%)

4★ Good

433 (14%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

309 (10%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

79 (2.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

49 (1.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

4 (0.1%)

Plus 164 awaiting inspection and 93 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 164 awaiting inspection and 93 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Leicester City: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Leicester City?: The average food hygiene rating in Leicester City is 4.51 out of 5, across 3,090 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Leicester City compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 71.7% of rated premises in Leicester City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Leicester City 271 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 Leicester City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 2,216 food businesses in Leicester City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71.7% of the 3,090 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Leicester City have a low hygiene rating?: 132 food businesses in Leicester City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 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 Leicester City food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Leicester City (3,347 establishments on record, 3,090 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.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Leicester City

Top-rated places in Leicester City

ChicfixxRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 52 Market Place, Leicester · LE1 5GF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Meecakes1Retailers - other · 7 Abbey Street, Leicester · LE1 3TE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
My HoneyRetailers - other · LE4
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Stateside Distribution LimitedDistributors/Transporters · Units L1 And L2 Troon Way Business Centre, Humberstone Lane, Leicester · LE4 9HA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Eyres Monsell Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Eyres Monsell Primary School, Simmins Crescent, Leicester · LE2 9AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Karma KitchenMobile caterer · LE2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
RM FOODS WHOLESALE LTDRetailers - other · 31 Hawarden Avenue, Leicester · LE5 4NN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Food HobTakeaway/sandwich shop · Southfields Drive Sports Hall, Southfields Drive, Leicester · LE2 6QS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
BAYTRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shop, 7 Allandale Road, Leicester · LE2 2DA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
DupeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 13 Francis Street, Leicester · LE2 2BE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Feta's FlavourTakeaway/sandwich shop · 41 Dartford Road, Leicester · LE2 7PQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
EmberMobile caterer · 6 Denmark Road, Leicester · LE2 8AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Leicester City

Granby Off LicenceRetailers - other · 80 Granby Street, Leicester · LE1 1DJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
Sri Jeya Durga TempleOther catering premises · 201 Loughborough Road, Leicester · LE4 5PL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 October 2025
Popats Cash And CarryRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 136 Harrison Road, Leicester · LE4 6BS
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 August 2025
Varanasi RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 89 - 91 High Street, Leicester · LE1 4JB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
Ambica Sweet MartTakeaway/sandwich shop · 147 Belgrave Road, Leicester · LE4 6AS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 September 2025
Butt KarahiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 68-70 Evington Road, Leicester · LE2 1HJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 February 2026
Doner MasterRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 122-124 Narborough Road, Leicester · LE3 0BT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 August 2025
Ali Bhai Halal ButcherRetailers - other · 32 St Stephens Road, Leicester · LE2 1DQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 March 2026

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 3,347 real Food Standards Agency records for Leicester City, of which 3,090 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.