What is the average food hygiene rating in LE5?

The average food hygiene rating in the LE5 postcode area of Leicester City is 4.38 out of 5, across 566 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 LE5 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

356 food businesses in the LE5 postcode area of Leicester City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 62.9% of the 566 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

How many food businesses in LE5 have a low hygiene rating?

28 food businesses in the LE5 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 LE5 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the LE5 postcode area of Leicester City (640 establishments on record, 566 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 LE5

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the LE5 postcode area of Leicester City hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.38/5, with 62.9% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 640 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

LE5 (Leicester City) has 356 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 566 rated premises (62.9%). 28 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

Rating distribution in LE5

5★ Very Good

356 (62.9%)

4★ Good

106 (18.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

76 (13.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

18 (3.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

10 (1.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 48 awaiting inspection and 26 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in LE5: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in LE5?: The average food hygiene rating in the LE5 postcode area of Leicester City is 4.38 out of 5, across 566 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 LE5 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 356 food businesses in the LE5 postcode area of Leicester City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 62.9% of the 566 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
How many food businesses in LE5 have a low hygiene rating?: 28 food businesses in the LE5 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 LE5 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the LE5 postcode area of Leicester City (640 establishments on record, 566 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 LE5

RM FOODS WHOLESALE LTDRetailers - other · 31 Hawarden Avenue, Leicester · LE5 4NN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Hayes Park Nursing And Residential HomeCaring Premises · 2 Cropthorne Avenue, Leicester · LE5 4QJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
MA SupermarketRetailers - other · 53 Welland Vale Road, Leicester · LE5 6PX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
The DovePub/bar/nightclub · The Dove, 48 Downing Drive, Leicester · LE5 6LH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Danbury GardensCaring Premises · 1 Danbury Place, Leicester · LE5 0AZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Gani's TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 295 St Saviours Road, Leicester · LE5 4HG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Ton Ton ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 140 East Park Road, Leicester · LE5 4QB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
PeckishRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 117 Coleman Road, Leicester · LE5 4LE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
Little Footprints Nursery LtdSchool/college/university · St Josephs Church, Uppingham Road, Leicester · LE5 6RA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
BOXXDTakeaway/sandwich shop · 6b Gervas Road, Leicester · LE5 2EH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Ash Field AcademySchool/college/university · Ash Field Academy, Broad Avenue, Leicester · LE5 4PY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
Al-Aqsa Schools TrustSchool/college/university · Al-Aqsa Schools Trust, The Wayne Way, Leicester · LE5 4PP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 April 2026

Places needing improvement in LE5

Hima TradingManufacturers/packers · Unit 30, Vulcan House, Vulcan Road, Leicester · LE5 3EF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 January 2025
Kohinoor Bar And GrillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 163a Green Lane Road, Leicester · LE5 3TQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 June 2025
Gongura Indian ResoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 157 - 159 Humberstone Road, Leicester · LE5 3AP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 February 2026
The Glassy ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Green Lane Road, Leicester · LE5 3TH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 November 2024
The WicklowRetailers - other · 105 - 107 Wicklow Drive, Leicester · LE5 4EJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2026
ZagrosTakeaway/sandwich shop · Ground Floor Shop, 46 Green Lane Road, Leicester · LE5 3TH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 April 2026
Al Shinwari Halal Meats LtdRetailers - other · Shop, 114 Green Lane Road, Leicester · LE5 3TJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 December 2025
Coffee Corner CafeTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2 Gedding Road, Leicester · LE5 5DT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 July 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 640 real Food Standards Agency records for the LE5 postcode area, of which 566 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.