📍 5 areas · 3,425 establishments
Food Safety in Leicester
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 5 April 2026
Leicester has 3,425 food establishments with hygiene ratings. 72.35% hold a 5-star rating — a strong result for a major city.
4.5
Average Rating
out of 5
72.35%
5-Star Rated
2,485 places
85.96%
4 or 5 Stars
1.69%
Rated 0 or 1
Rating Distribution
52,485
72%
4466
14%
3334
10%
2
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1
51
0
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🗺️ Establishment Map
Showing 14 establishments across Leicester. Colour indicates hygiene rating.
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🏆 Safest Areas in Leicester
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgrave LE1 | 4.6 | 73.41% | 628 |
| 2 | Oadby Uplands LE2 | 4.6 | 73.11% | 874 |
| 3 | Fosse LE3 | 4.6 | 76.51% | 647 |
| 4 | Fosse LE4 | 4.5 | 74.55% | 715 |
| 5 | Thurnby & Houghton LE5 | 4.4 | 62.39% | 561 |
⚠️ Areas Needing Improvement
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | % Rated 0-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thurnby & Houghton LE5 | 4.4 | 62.39% | 1.6% |
| 2 | Fosse LE4 | 4.5 | 74.55% | 2.1% |
| 3 | Belgrave LE1 | 4.6 | 73.41% | 1.59% |
| 4 | Oadby Uplands LE2 | 4.6 | 73.11% | 1.72% |
| 5 | Fosse LE3 | 4.6 | 76.51% | 1.39% |
🚨 Lowest Rated Establishments in Leicester
| Business | Rating | Type | Area | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Granby Off Licence LE1 1DJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - other | Leicester City | 12 Mar 2026 |
Brightgolgappa Ltd LE4 5EQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Leicester City | 17 Feb 2026 |
Chloe Gourmet LE1 5GW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Leicester City | 22 Jan 2026 |
Varanasi Restaurant LE1 4JB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Leicester City | 12 Mar 2026 |
Imperial LE1 5YP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Leicester City | 14 Jan 2026 |
Papaval Retail Limited LE1 2JY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Distributors/Transporters | Leicester City | 21 Oct 2025 |
Popats Cash And Carry LE4 6BS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | Leicester City | 19 Aug 2025 |
Sri Jeya Durga Temple LE4 5PL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Other catering premises | Leicester City | 28 Oct 2025 |
Chaatstop LE4 5DW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Leicester City | 13 Jan 2026 |
Vegetable Wala LE2 0AJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Leicester City | 10 Feb 2026 |
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Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily