Birstall Methodist Church Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Charnwood
Birstall Methodist Church Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 20 August 2025, 10 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: Wanlip Lane, LE4 4JS
How it compares in Charnwood
In Charnwood, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Birstall Methodist Church Hall 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% | ← Birstall Methodist Church Hall | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Birstall Methodist Church Hall 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 Birstall Methodist Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew J Tebbutt Butchers Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| ALP Leicester School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Acorn Under Fives (Birstall) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Birstall Methodist Church Hall
What is Birstall Methodist Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
Birstall Methodist Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Charnwood Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Birstall Methodist Church Hall 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Birstall Methodist Church Hall last inspected?
Birstall Methodist Church Hall was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 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 Birstall Methodist Church Hall?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Birstall Methodist Church Hall compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, while Birstall Methodist Church Hall holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Birstall Methodist Church Hall 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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