Roots at Thorpe Farm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Charnwood
Roots at Thorpe Farm holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 November 2025, 7 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: Thorpe Farm, 20 King Street, LE7 3QE
How it compares in Charnwood
In Charnwood, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Roots at Thorpe Farm sits behind roughly 1,052 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,052 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ← Roots at Thorpe Farm | |
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 176 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Roots at Thorpe 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 Roots at Thorpe Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkby United Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Aaron Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Cherry Tree Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about Roots at Thorpe Farm
What is Roots at Thorpe Farm's food hygiene rating?
Roots at Thorpe Farm has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Charnwood Council on 23 November 2025.
Is Roots at Thorpe Farm safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Roots at Thorpe Farm last inspected?
Roots at Thorpe Farm was last inspected on 23 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Roots at Thorpe Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Roots at Thorpe Farm compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, while Roots at Thorpe Farm holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Roots at Thorpe 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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