The Cherry Tree Freehouse Limited food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harborough
The Cherry Tree Freehouse Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 January 2025, 17 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: Cherry Tree Inn, Main Street, Catthorpe, LE17 6DB
How it compares in Harborough
That puts The Cherry Tree Freehouse Limited 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% | ← The Cherry Tree Freehouse Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cherry Tree Freehouse Limited 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 The Cherry Tree Freehouse Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Farm Shop And Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Head Of Steam Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Stobart Truckstop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Gilbets Cross (Lutterworth) Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| The Stag And Pheasant Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2025 |
| Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Swinford C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| St Thomas' Cross Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about The Cherry Tree Freehouse Limited
What is The Cherry Tree Freehouse Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Cherry Tree Freehouse Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 24 January 2025.
Is The Cherry Tree Freehouse Limited 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cherry Tree Freehouse Limited last inspected?
The Cherry Tree Freehouse Limited was last inspected on 24 January 2025, 17 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 The Cherry Tree Freehouse Limited?
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 The Cherry Tree Freehouse Limited compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and The Cherry Tree Freehouse Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects The Cherry Tree Freehouse Limited 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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