Darcie Mae's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North West Leicestershire
Darcie Mae's 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 31 July 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.
94% of rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North West Leicestershire ratings →
Address: Office B North Side, Mill Lane, Heather, LE67 2QE
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
That puts Darcie Mae's among the 647 places in North West Leicestershire 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 | 647 | 82% | ← Darcie Mae's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 92 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 168 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 Darcie Mae's 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 Darcie Mae's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| The Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Supercones Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Heather St John Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| K And C Kids Cabin Ltd - Ibstock School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Bargain booze plus Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Ibstock Town Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Amman News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
Questions about Darcie Mae's
What is Darcie Mae's's food hygiene rating?
Darcie Mae's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 31 July 2024.
Is Darcie Mae's 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 Darcie Mae's last inspected?
Darcie Mae's was last inspected on 31 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Darcie Mae's?
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 Darcie Mae's compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 791 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Darcie Mae's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects Darcie Mae's 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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