Dawn's Delights food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Charnwood
Dawn's Delights holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 October 2023, 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: 84 Shelthorpe Road, LE11 2PF
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Dawn's Delights 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% | ← Dawn's Delights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Dawn's Delights 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 Dawn's Delights, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Primary Academy School/college/university | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Army Reserves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| CFW Service Other catering premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Charnwood Regency Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Birds Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
| Curry Royale Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Dawn's Delights
What is Dawn's Delights's food hygiene rating?
Dawn's Delights has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 11 October 2023.
Is Dawn's Delights 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dawn's Delights last inspected?
Dawn's Delights was last inspected on 11 October 2023, 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 Dawn's Delights?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dawn's Delights compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Dawn's Delights is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Dawn's Delights 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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