Holly Farm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harborough
Holly Farm holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 November 2022, more than 3 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: Willoughby Road, Ashby Magna, Leicestershire, LE17 5NP
How it compares in Harborough
In Harborough, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Holly Farm sits behind roughly 679 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 679 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ← Holly Farm | |
| 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 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 Holly Farm 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 Holly Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunton Bassett Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2009 |
| Dunton Bassett Arms Restaurant Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2025 |
| Dunton Basset Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Taylorshaw @ Dunton Bassett Primary School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| The Milk Shack, Toll Gate Farm Manufacturers/packers | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Attfields Farm Shop And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Mace Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 November 2024 |
| Red Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2016 |
Questions about Holly Farm
What is Holly Farm's food hygiene rating?
Holly Farm has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harborough Council on 9 November 2022.
Is Holly Farm safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holly Farm last inspected?
Holly Farm was last inspected on 9 November 2022, more than 3 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 Holly Farm?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holly Farm compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, while Holly Farm holds a 4. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Holly Farm 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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