Countesthorpe Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Blaby
Countesthorpe Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2025, 8 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: Countesthorpe Community College, Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5PR
How it compares in Blaby
That puts Countesthorpe Academy 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% | ← Countesthorpe Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Countesthorpe Academy 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 Countesthorpe Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog And Gun (Wet Sales) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Countesthorpe Village Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Countesthorpe Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Busy Bees At Leicester Blaby Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Countesthorpe Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Daisy Chain Childrens Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Dolce Education Catering At Badgerbrook School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Foxfields Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Countesthorpe Academy
What is Countesthorpe Academy's food hygiene rating?
Countesthorpe Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaby Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Countesthorpe Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Countesthorpe Academy last inspected?
Countesthorpe Academy was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 months 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 Countesthorpe Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Countesthorpe Academy compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, and Countesthorpe Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects Countesthorpe Academy 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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