What is the average food hygiene rating in North West Leicestershire?

The average food hygiene rating in North West Leicestershire is 4.71 out of 5, across 776 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does North West Leicestershire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

82.3% of rated premises in North West Leicestershire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North West Leicestershire 150 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 North West Leicestershire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

639 food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82.3% of the 776 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

How many food businesses in North West Leicestershire have a low hygiene rating?

20 food businesses in North West Leicestershire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 North West Leicestershire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North West Leicestershire (981 establishments on record, 776 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 North West Leicestershire

In North West Leicestershire, 82.3% of 776 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.71/5. These figures cover 981 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

North West Leicestershire has 639 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 776 rated premises (82.3%). 20 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

5★ share: 82.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +2.6 pp
National rank: 150 / 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 North West Leicestershire

5★ Very Good

639 (82.3%)

4★ Good

82 (10.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

35 (4.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

6 (0.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

13 (1.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 173 awaiting inspection and 32 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 173 awaiting inspection and 32 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in North West Leicestershire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in North West Leicestershire?: The average food hygiene rating in North West Leicestershire is 4.71 out of 5, across 776 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does North West Leicestershire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 82.3% of rated premises in North West Leicestershire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North West Leicestershire 150 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 North West Leicestershire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 639 food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82.3% of the 776 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
How many food businesses in North West Leicestershire have a low hygiene rating?: 20 food businesses in North West Leicestershire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 North West Leicestershire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North West Leicestershire (981 establishments on record, 776 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 North West Leicestershire

LE67458 places · 81.2% 5★

Top-rated places in North West Leicestershire

The Gelsmoor InnPub/bar/nightclub · Gelsmour Inn, Rempstone Road, Griffydam, Coalville · LE67 8HP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Coalville Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 266 Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire · LE67 3LD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Webbs DiscountRetailers - other · 16 Belvoir Road, Coalville, Leicestershire · LE67 3PE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Doner Pizza MasterTakeaway/sandwich shop · Shop, 5 Silver Street, Whitwick, Coalville · LE67 5EW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Bartlett Mitchell Ltd (M&S Castle Donington)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 2 Marks And Spencer Distribution Centre, Arundel Avenue, Castle Donington, Derby · DE74 2HJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Coalville Town Bowling ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Coalville Town Bowling Club, Whitwick Road, Coalville, Leicestershire · LE67 3FA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Cooperative FoodRetailers - other · 35 - 37 Borough Street, Castle Donington, Derby · DE74 2LA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Castle Donington Community HubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Community Hub, 101 Bondgate, Castle Donington, Derby · DE74 2NR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
The New StoreyPub/bar/nightclub · The Storey Arms, 41 Main Street, Osgathorpe, Loughborough · LE12 9TA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
AsdaRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire · LE67 2LF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
The Aussie Barista CafeTakeaway/sandwich shop · Springboard Centre, Mantle Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire · LE67 3DW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Churchills Traditional Sweet ShopRetailers - other · 10 Bath Street, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire · LE65 2FH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026

Places needing improvement in North West Leicestershire

Bombay BistroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9 - 11 High Street, Ibstock, Coalville, Leicestershire · LE67 6LG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026
Codfather Fish And ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 30B High Street, Measham, Swadlincote, Derby · DE12 7HR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 April 2026
Meadow Lane Post OfficeRetailers - other · 95 Meadow Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire · LE67 4DN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 July 2024
Daybreak ServicesRetailers - other · 3A High Street, Packington, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire · LE65 1WJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 January 2025
Poppin CateringRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 6 Huntingdon Way, Measham, Swadlincote, Leicestershire · DE12 7DS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026
Londis Esso AshbyRetailers - other · Service Station, Nottingham Road, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire · LE65 1DR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2026
Mactrio CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Donington Park Service Area Junction 23A, Ashby Road, Castle Donington, Derby · DE74 2TN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 February 2026
The Rock Bar And CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 97 Meadow Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire · LE67 4DQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 October 2025

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 981 real Food Standards Agency records for North West Leicestershire, of which 776 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.