The White Slice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Charnwood
The White Slice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 January 2026, 5 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: 8 Merchants Common, LE7 3XR
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts The White Slice among the 1,049 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,049 | 80% | ← The White Slice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 166 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <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 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 The White Slice 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 The White Slice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Goscote Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| East Goscote Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Ling Dale Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Primrose Lodge Caring Premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Broomfield Primary School School/college/university | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Bizzy Bees Preschool Caring Premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| East Goscote Village Hall Other catering premises | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
Questions about The White Slice
What is The White Slice's food hygiene rating?
The White Slice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 31 January 2026.
Is The White Slice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The White Slice last inspected?
The White Slice was last inspected on 31 January 2026, 5 months 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 The White Slice?
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 The White Slice compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,318 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and The White Slice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects The White Slice 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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