Armstrong Mill Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Charnwood
Armstrong Mill Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: Armstrong Mill Cafe was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Armstrongs Mill, 173 Charnwood Road, LE12 9NN
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Armstrong Mill Cafe 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% | ← Armstrong Mill Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Armstrong Mill Cafe 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 Armstrong Mill Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Woollen Mills Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Currylicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Noah’s Ark Softplay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Chocalatte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Prime Life Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Glenmore Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Acorn Close Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Armstrong Mill Cafe
What is Armstrong Mill Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Armstrong Mill Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Armstrong Mill Cafe 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 Armstrong Mill Cafe last inspected?
Armstrong Mill Cafe was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Armstrong Mill Cafe?
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 Armstrong Mill Cafe compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Armstrong Mill Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Armstrong Mill Cafe 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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