Horseshoe Cottage Farm B & B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Charnwood
Horseshoe Cottage Farm B & B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Bed And Breakfast Horseshoe Cottage Farm, Roecliffe Road, LE7 7HQ
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Horseshoe Cottage Farm B & B among the 1,052 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,052 | 80% | ← Horseshoe Cottage Farm B & B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 Horseshoe Cottage Farm B & B 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 Horseshoe Cottage Farm B & B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradgate Park Deer Barn Tea Rooms & Visitor Centre Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Badgers Sett Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Ice Cream Vendors/Mobiles Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
Questions about Horseshoe Cottage Farm B & B
What is Horseshoe Cottage Farm B & B's food hygiene rating?
Horseshoe Cottage Farm B & B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 5 October 2023.
Is Horseshoe Cottage Farm B & B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Horseshoe Cottage Farm B & B last inspected?
Horseshoe Cottage Farm B & B was last inspected on 5 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Horseshoe Cottage Farm B & B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Horseshoe Cottage Farm B & B compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Horseshoe Cottage Farm B & B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Horseshoe Cottage Farm B & B 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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