What is the average food hygiene rating in LE4?

The average food hygiene rating in the LE4 postcode area of Leicester City is 4.51 out of 5, across 600 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 LE4 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

446 food businesses in the LE4 postcode area of Leicester City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.3% of the 600 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in LE4 have a low hygiene rating?

35 food businesses in the LE4 postcode area of Leicester City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 LE4 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the LE4 postcode area of Leicester City (634 establishments on record, 600 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 LE4

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the LE4 postcode area of Leicester City hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.51/5, with 74.3% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 634 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

LE4 (Leicester City) has 446 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 600 rated premises (74.3%). 35 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

Rating distribution in LE4

5★ Very Good

446 (74.3%)

4★ Good

64 (10.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

55 (9.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

25 (4.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

8 (1.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.3%)

Plus 17 awaiting inspection and 17 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in LE4: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in LE4?: The average food hygiene rating in the LE4 postcode area of Leicester City is 4.51 out of 5, across 600 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 LE4 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 446 food businesses in the LE4 postcode area of Leicester City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.3% of the 600 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in LE4 have a low hygiene rating?: 35 food businesses in the LE4 postcode area of Leicester City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 LE4 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the LE4 postcode area of Leicester City (634 establishments on record, 600 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 LE4

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
Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sainsburys, 501 Melton Road, Leicester · LE4 7SJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School, Avebury Avenue, Leicester · LE4 0FQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Dots And Tots NurserySchool/college/university · The Nursery Mobile, Alderman Richard Hallam Primary Sch, Avebury Avenue, Leicester · LE4 0FQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Savers Health & Beauty LtdRetailers - other · 46-48 Fletcher Mall, Leicester · LE4 1DG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Cakes & BakesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 193 Melton Road, Leicester · LE4 6QT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Cut n BiteRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 107 Melton Road, Leicester · LE4 6QS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
DYT2Takeaway/sandwich shop · 22a Loughborough Road, Leicester · LE4 5LD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
New Wycliffe Home For The BlindCaring Premises · 111 Gleneagles Avenue, Leicester · LE4 7YJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Wolsey House Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Wolsey House Primary School, Beaumont Leys Lane, Leicester · LE4 2BB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Gokul VrandavanCaring Premises · Gokul Nivas, 12 - 14 Windsor Avenue, Leicester · LE4 5DT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026

Places needing improvement in LE4

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
Ambica Sweet MartTakeaway/sandwich shop · 147 Belgrave Road, Leicester · LE4 6AS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 September 2025
Gujarat FoodiesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · First Floor, 41 And 43 Belgrave Road, Leicester · LE4 6AR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 September 2025
Bright Pani PuriTakeaway/sandwich shop · 144 Checketts Road, Leicester · LE4 5EQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 May 2026
Mashroobus Super StoreRetailers - other · 152 Harrison Road, Leicester · LE4 6JT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 July 2025
Shree Hanuman TempleOther catering premises · 299 Melton Road, Leicester · LE4 7AN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 May 2025
Jimmy's ExpressRetailers - other · 144 Melton Road, Leicester · LE4 5EE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 634 real Food Standards Agency records for the LE4 postcode area, of which 600 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.