Bidford Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaby
Bidford Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 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: 266 Braunstone Lane, Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 3AT
How it compares in Blaby
That puts Bidford Convenience Store among the 490 places in Blaby 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 | 490 | 82% | ← Bidford Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Bidford Convenience 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 Bidford Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Play (Leicester) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| An Apple A Day Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Attack The Snack Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| 14Forty At Crown Packaging Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
Questions about Bidford Convenience Store
What is Bidford Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Bidford Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaby Council on 30 November 2021.
Is Bidford Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bidford Convenience Store last inspected?
Bidford Convenience Store was last inspected on 30 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 Bidford Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bidford Convenience Store compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, and Bidford Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects Bidford Convenience 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.
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