OCS Food Co At DS Smith - Hinckley food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hinckley and Bosworth
OCS Food Co At DS Smith - Hinckley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: David S Smith Packaging, Dodwells Road, Hinckley, LE10 3BX
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts OCS Food Co At DS Smith - Hinckley among the 680 places in Hinckley and Bosworth holding top marks, 84% 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 | 680 | 84% | ← OCS Food Co At DS Smith - Hinckley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 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 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 OCS Food Co At DS Smith - Hinckley 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
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Ltd At Triumph Factory Visitors Experience Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd At Triumph Motorcycles Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd At North Warks And South Leics College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Bad Boys Burgers Hinckley Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Clifton Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Balti Raj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Caterplus At The Dials Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about OCS Food Co At DS Smith - Hinckley
What is OCS Food Co At DS Smith - Hinckley's food hygiene rating?
OCS Food Co At DS Smith - Hinckley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 5 November 2024.
Is OCS Food Co At DS Smith - Hinckley 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was OCS Food Co At DS Smith - Hinckley last inspected?
OCS Food Co At DS Smith - Hinckley was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at OCS Food Co At DS Smith - Hinckley?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does OCS Food Co At DS Smith - Hinckley compare to other places in Hinckley and Bosworth?
84% of the 810 rated food businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth hold the top rating of 5, and OCS Food Co At DS Smith - Hinckley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects OCS Food Co At DS Smith - Hinckley 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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