Thompsons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaby
Thompsons holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 16 August 2022, more than 3 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: 29 Barwell Road, Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, LE9 2AA
How it compares in Blaby
In Blaby, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Thompsons sits behind roughly 490 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 490 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ← Thompsons | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Thompsons 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 Thompsons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famille House Caring Premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Blue Potts Cafe @ Kirby Muxloe Library And Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Barons Park Prime Life Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Ciao Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Central England Co-Operative Society Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
Questions about Thompsons
What is Thompsons's food hygiene rating?
Thompsons has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaby Council on 16 August 2022.
Is Thompsons 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thompsons last inspected?
Thompsons was last inspected on 16 August 2022, more than 3 years 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 Thompsons?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Thompsons compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, while Thompsons holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects Thompsons 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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