Gardeners Rest Tearooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blaby
Gardeners Rest Tearooms 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 18 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: Thurlaston Rural Centre, Croft Road, Thurlaston, LE9 7TB
How it compares in Blaby
That puts Gardeners Rest Tearooms 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% | ← Gardeners Rest Tearooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gardeners Rest Tearooms 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 Gardeners Rest Tearooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Gems Preschool Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Huncote Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Mighty Bite At Lakeside Equestrian Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2022 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Huncote Community Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Bens Kitchen Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Field & Larder Catering Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Huncote Methodist Church Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Gardeners Rest Tearooms
What is Gardeners Rest Tearooms's food hygiene rating?
Gardeners Rest Tearooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaby Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Gardeners Rest Tearooms 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 Gardeners Rest Tearooms last inspected?
Gardeners Rest Tearooms was last inspected on 18 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 Gardeners Rest Tearooms?
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 Gardeners Rest Tearooms compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, and Gardeners Rest Tearooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects Gardeners Rest Tearooms 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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