Little Hill Fish Bar

1
Major Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-12-09

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
15
Structural Compliance
10
Confidence in Management
20

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Little Hill Fish Bar is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 9 Launceston House, Launceston Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2GL, in the Oadby and Wigston local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 20 — improvement needed). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Oadby and Wigston oversees 410 registered food businesses, of which 76% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Oadby and Wigston is 4.7 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
9 Launceston House, Launceston Road, Wigston, Leicestershire
Postcode
LE18 2GL
Local Authority
Oadby and Wigston
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1646918

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Little Hill Fish Bar?

Little Hill Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5, as assessed by Oadby and Wigston.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?

A rating of 1 means major improvement is necessary. Significant problems were found during the inspection across one or more categories. The local authority will follow up to ensure improvements are made.

When was Little Hill Fish Bar last inspected?

Little Hill Fish Bar was last inspected on 2025-12-09. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Little Hill Fish Bar improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Little Hill Fish Bar located?

Little Hill Fish Bar is located at 9 Launceston House, Launceston Road, Wigston, Leicestershire , LE18 2GL, in the Oadby and Wigston local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LE18 postcode area.