The Milk Shack, Toll Gate Farm food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Harborough
The Milk Shack, Toll Gate Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Toll Gate Farm, Cotes-de-val, Leicestershire, LE17 4LY
How it compares in Harborough
That puts The Milk Shack, Toll Gate Farm among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 679 | 93% | ← The Milk Shack, Toll Gate Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Milk Shack, Toll Gate Farm none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Milk Shack, Toll Gate Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiles Gilmorton School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Busy Bees At Leicester Bitteswell Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Lutterworth Football Club Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2013 |
| Gilmorton Village Store Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Dunton Bassett Arms Restaurant Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2025 |
| The Grey Goose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Dunton Basset Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about The Milk Shack, Toll Gate Farm
What is The Milk Shack, Toll Gate Farm's food hygiene rating?
The Milk Shack, Toll Gate Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 16 March 2026.
Is The Milk Shack, Toll Gate Farm safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Milk Shack, Toll Gate Farm last inspected?
The Milk Shack, Toll Gate Farm was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Milk Shack, Toll Gate Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Milk Shack, Toll Gate Farm compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and The Milk Shack, Toll Gate Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects The Milk Shack, Toll Gate Farm and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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