Queens Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harborough
Queens Arms holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 March 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: Main Street, Leire, Leicestershire, LE17 5HF
How it compares in Harborough
In Harborough, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Queens Arms sits behind roughly 718 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 679 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Queens Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Queens Arms 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 Queens Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollybush Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Hallbrook Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Yo Mi Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Queens Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Pink Berries Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Dunton Basset Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Queens Arms
What is Queens Arms's food hygiene rating?
Queens Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Harborough Council on 8 March 2024.
Is Queens Arms safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Queens Arms last inspected?
Queens Arms was last inspected on 8 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Queens Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Queens Arms compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, while Queens Arms holds a 3. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Queens Arms 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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