The Hungry Pilot food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harborough
The Hungry Pilot holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 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: Workshop, Coventry Gliding Club Ltd The Soaring Centre, Sibbertoft Road, LE17 6JJ
How it compares in Harborough
That puts The Hungry Pilot 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 Hungry Pilot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Hungry Pilot 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 Hungry Pilot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Gliding Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2009 |
| Husbands Bosworth Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Golden Bowl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Springfields Supermarkets LTD Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2022 |
| The Dairy Farm Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about The Hungry Pilot
What is The Hungry Pilot's food hygiene rating?
The Hungry Pilot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 15 January 2025.
Is The Hungry Pilot 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hungry Pilot last inspected?
The Hungry Pilot was last inspected on 15 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 Hungry Pilot?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Hungry Pilot compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and The Hungry Pilot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects The Hungry Pilot 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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