GSM Sweetshop And Takeaway
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
GSM Sweetshop And Takeaway is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 30 Barkby Road, Leicester, LE4 9HL, in the Leicester City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Leicester City oversees 3,357 registered food businesses, of which 78% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Leicester City is 4.5 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Takeaway/sandwich shop
- Address
- 30 Barkby Road, Leicester
- Postcode
- LE4 9HL
- Local Authority
- Leicester City
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1431063
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of GSM Sweetshop And Takeaway?
GSM Sweetshop And Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Leicester City.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was GSM Sweetshop And Takeaway last inspected?
GSM Sweetshop And Takeaway was last inspected on 2025-11-18. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is GSM Sweetshop And Takeaway located?
GSM Sweetshop And Takeaway is located at 30 Barkby Road, Leicester , LE4 9HL, in the Leicester City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LE4 postcode area.