Walton-Dowling Foods food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Charnwood
Walton-Dowling Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2025, 16 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: 69 Forest Gate, LE7 7FJ
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Walton-Dowling Foods 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% | ← Walton-Dowling Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Walton-Dowling Foods 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 Walton-Dowling Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anstey Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Birds The Confectioners Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| After School & Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Chequers Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Bluebelle Catering @ Anstey and District Funeral Service Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Dolce Education Catering at Woolden Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Walton-Dowling Foods
What is Walton-Dowling Foods's food hygiene rating?
Walton-Dowling Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 13 March 2025.
Is Walton-Dowling Foods 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Walton-Dowling Foods last inspected?
Walton-Dowling Foods was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 16 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 Walton-Dowling Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Walton-Dowling Foods compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Walton-Dowling Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Walton-Dowling Foods 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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