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Food hygiene in Highfields

In the last month 4 food places within 0.6 miles of the middle of Highfields were given a hygiene score, more than the middle Leicester area (1), and 3 got the top mark of 5. That makes it 3rd of 37 Leicester areas for inspections. Over three months, 72% of the 29 places scored here got a 5, below the 79% across Leicester. 1 place scored 2 or below. 24 food places are waiting for a first inspection.

LE2, Leicester · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Highfields

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4hygiene scoreslast 31 days
72%scored 5last 3 months · Leicester 79%
1scored 0 to 2last 3 months
24waiting for a first inspectionusually new or under new owners

Latest hygiene scores

Scores published in the last 31 days for places within 0.6 miles of the middle of Highfields.

New food places

  • New food place0.5 miles

    New takeaway: Cafe Sip

    Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.

    347 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 5HL
  • New food place0.5 miles

    New on the food register: Wingtrapp

    A restaurant or café, already rated 5 out of 5 for hygiene.

    54 Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DH

Scored 0 to 2 in the last three months

A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection; businesses can appeal or ask for a new inspection once they have made improvements.

Waiting for a first inspection

24 food places registered with the council and not yet given a score. Usually new, or under new owners.

Highfields against Leicester

Food hygieneHighfieldsMiddle Leicester area
Scores, last month41
Scores, last 3 months294
Scored 5, last 3 months72%79% (all Leicester)
Scored 0 to 2, last 3 months10
Waiting for a first inspection244

Within 0.6 miles of the middle of Highfields. The share scoring 5 needs at least three scores.

Nearby areas

AreaLast month3 monthsScored 5Scored 0–2Waiting
Leicester1310074%7106
St Matthew's53174%332
Highfields42972%124
Spinney Hills22075%127
North Evington31958%127
Crown Hills11275%020
Stoneygate11070%07
See every Leicester area ranked, with the latest low scores and top marks, on the food hygiene in Leicester page. Scores come from the Food Standards Agency; tap any place for its details.

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Questions people ask

What are the food hygiene ratings like in Highfields?

In the last three months 29 food places within 0.6 miles of the middle of Highfields were given a hygiene score, and 21 (72%) scored 5. Across Leicester, 79% scored 5.

Has anywhere in Highfields had a low food hygiene rating?

In the last three months, Everest Essentials was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 14 August 2026. A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection.

Are there new food places in Highfields?

24 food places near Highfields are registered with the council and waiting for a first hygiene inspection. These are usually new businesses or ones under new owners.