M Garratt Bakers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaby
M Garratt Bakers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 March 2025, 15 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: 4 The Bank, Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, LE8 5RL
How it compares in Blaby
That puts M Garratt Bakers among the 490 places in Blaby holding top marks, 82% 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 | 490 | 82% | ← M Garratt Bakers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 M Garratt Bakers 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 M Garratt Bakers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countesthorpe Local Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Axe & Square Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Countesthorpe Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Countesthorpe Methodist Church Lunch Club Other catering premises | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Central Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Dine India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Cherry Lane Garden Centre & The Watering Can Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about M Garratt Bakers
What is M Garratt Bakers's food hygiene rating?
M Garratt Bakers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaby Council on 29 March 2025.
Is M Garratt Bakers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was M Garratt Bakers last inspected?
M Garratt Bakers was last inspected on 29 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at M Garratt Bakers?
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 M Garratt Bakers compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, and M Garratt Bakers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects M Garratt Bakers 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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