Kibblecote Dairy food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Harborough
Kibblecote Dairy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2025, 11 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: Rushbrook Farm, Poultney Lane, Kimcote, LE17 5RX
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Kibblecote Dairy among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← Kibblecote Dairy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Kibblecote Dairy 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 Kibblecote Dairy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grey Goose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Gilmorton Village Store Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Smiles Gilmorton School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Bitteswell Cricket Club Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| A J Hunt \& Sons Farmers/growers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Little Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2015 |
| Walcote Service Station Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Kibblecote Dairy
What is Kibblecote Dairy's food hygiene rating?
Kibblecote Dairy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Kibblecote Dairy 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kibblecote Dairy last inspected?
Kibblecote Dairy was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kibblecote Dairy?
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 Kibblecote Dairy compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Kibblecote Dairy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Kibblecote Dairy 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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