What is the average food hygiene rating in LE2?

The average food hygiene rating in the LE2 postcode area of Leicester City is 4.53 out of 5, across 754 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 LE2 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

543 food businesses in the LE2 postcode area of Leicester City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72% of the 754 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

How many food businesses in LE2 have a low hygiene rating?

30 food businesses in the LE2 postcode area of Leicester City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 LE2 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the LE2 postcode area of Leicester City (822 establishments on record, 754 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 LE2

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the LE2 postcode area of Leicester City hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.53/5, with 72% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 822 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

LE2 (Leicester City) has 543 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 754 rated premises (72%). 30 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

Rating distribution in LE2

5★ Very Good

543 (72%)

4★ Good

113 (15%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

68 (9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

16 (2.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

14 (1.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 42 awaiting inspection and 26 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in LE2: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in LE2?: The average food hygiene rating in the LE2 postcode area of Leicester City is 4.53 out of 5, across 754 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 LE2 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 543 food businesses in the LE2 postcode area of Leicester City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72% of the 754 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
How many food businesses in LE2 have a low hygiene rating?: 30 food businesses in the LE2 postcode area of Leicester City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 LE2 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the LE2 postcode area of Leicester City (822 establishments on record, 754 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 LE2

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
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
Domuk Pizza & GrillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 68 Queens Road, Leicester · LE2 1TU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
GranieroRetailers - other · 111 Queens Road, Leicester · LE2 1TT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
JC Party PlattersRetailers - other · LE2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Fox MarketRetailers - other · 50 Welford Road, Leicester · LE2 7AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Hot FudgeTakeaway/sandwich shop · 27 Welford Road, Leicester · LE2 7AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026

Places needing improvement in LE2

Butt KarahiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 68-70 Evington Road, Leicester · LE2 1HJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 February 2026
Ali Bhai Halal ButcherRetailers - other · 32 St Stephens Road, Leicester · LE2 1DQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 March 2026
Cafe Madina, Wing Shack, Shelbys BurgersRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 319 Aylestone Road, Leicester · LE2 7QL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 February 2026
Asian Bangla FoodRetailers - other · 33 St Stephens Road, Leicester · LE2 1DR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 November 2025
Bite KnightTakeaway/sandwich shop · Ground Floor Shop, 40 Welford Road, Leicester · LE2 7AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 May 2026
Hyderabadi AddaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 2, 2 Morris Road, Leicester · LE2 6BR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 April 2026
Mr PotatoTakeaway/sandwich shop · 124 London Road, Leicester · LE2 0QS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 April 2026
Vegetable WalaRetailers - other · 17 Holland Road, Leicester · LE2 0AJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 822 real Food Standards Agency records for the LE2 postcode area, of which 754 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.