A Box of Joy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Charnwood
A Box of Joy 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 8 July 2024, more than 2 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: 5 East Road, LE12 6ST
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts A Box of Joy 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% | ← A Box of Joy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 A Box of Joy 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 A Box of Joy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammer & Pincers Pub/bar/nightclub | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| The Windmill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Wymeswold C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| G G Granvilles Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2026 |
| The Three Crowns Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2023 |
| Wymeswold Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Wymeswold Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Smiths of Wymeswold Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2024 |
Questions about A Box of Joy
What is A Box of Joy's food hygiene rating?
A Box of Joy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 8 July 2024.
Is A Box of Joy 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 A Box of Joy last inspected?
A Box of Joy was last inspected on 8 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 A Box of Joy?
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 A Box of Joy compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and A Box of Joy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects A Box of Joy 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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