TJ's Thurmaston food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Charnwood
TJ's Thurmaston 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 26 February 2025, 16 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: 809 Melton Road, LE4 8EE
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts TJ's Thurmaston among the 1,052 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 | 1,052 | 80% | ← TJ's Thurmaston | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to TJ's Thurmaston, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benos Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2024 |
| Birstall United Social Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| BJ's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Aaron Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| 3 Kilns Pub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Birstall Rainbow Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Birstall Food Hub at St. Theresa's Church Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
Questions about TJ's Thurmaston
What is TJ's Thurmaston's food hygiene rating?
TJ's Thurmaston has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 26 February 2025.
Is TJ's Thurmaston 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 TJ's Thurmaston last inspected?
TJ's Thurmaston was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
How does TJ's Thurmaston compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and TJ's Thurmaston is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects TJ's Thurmaston 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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