The Settling Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harborough
The Settling Rooms 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 17 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: Springfield Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8BD
How it compares in Harborough
That puts The Settling Rooms among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← The Settling Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 The Settling Rooms 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 The Settling Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Brennan Bakehouse Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Bru Brothers Biltong Manufacturers/packers | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Harborough Market Refills Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2022 |
| Market Plaice Fish&Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Garage Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Fifty Eight Pub/bar/nightclub | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
Questions about The Settling Rooms
What is The Settling Rooms's food hygiene rating?
The Settling Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 17 October 2023.
Is The Settling Rooms 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 The Settling Rooms last inspected?
The Settling Rooms was last inspected on 17 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Settling Rooms?
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 The Settling Rooms compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and The Settling Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects The Settling Rooms 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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