Huncote News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaby
Huncote News 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 19 November 2021, more than 4 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: 2 Narborough Road, Huncote, Leicestershire, LE9 3AW
How it compares in Blaby
In Blaby, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Huncote News 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% | ← Huncote News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Huncote News 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 Huncote News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Huncote Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Huncote Community Primary School School/college/university | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
Questions about Huncote News
What is Huncote News's food hygiene rating?
Huncote News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaby Council on 19 November 2021.
Is Huncote News 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 Huncote News last inspected?
Huncote News was last inspected on 19 November 2021, more than 4 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 Huncote News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Huncote News compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, while Huncote News holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects Huncote News 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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