Thurmaston Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Charnwood
Thurmaston Store 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 4 January 2024, more than 2 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: 778 Melton Road, LE4 8BD
How it compares in Charnwood
In Charnwood, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Thurmaston Store sits behind roughly 1,052 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,052 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ← Thurmaston Store | |
| 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 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 Thurmaston Store 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 Thurmaston Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benos Stores Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| BJ's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Birstall United Social Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| 3 Kilns Pub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Aaron Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Birstall Rainbow Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Birstall Food Hub at St. Theresa's Church Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Birstall Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
Questions about Thurmaston Store
What is Thurmaston Store's food hygiene rating?
Thurmaston Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Charnwood Council on 4 January 2024.
Is Thurmaston Store 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 Thurmaston Store last inspected?
Thurmaston Store was last inspected on 4 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Thurmaston Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thurmaston Store compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, while Thurmaston Store holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Thurmaston Store 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Thurmaston Store and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Thurmaston Store is one of 67 rated food businesses in Thurmaston. See every hygiene rating in Thurmaston →
Charnwood inspects and rates 1,495 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Charnwood →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →