The Elms Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Harborough
The Elms Cafe 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 14 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: The Elms, Sutton Lane, Sutton in the Elms, LE9 6QF
How it compares in Harborough
That puts The Elms Cafe 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 Elms Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Elms Cafe 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 Elms Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croft C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Croft Happy Circle Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Croft Premier Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Fulmore Farm Dairy Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Paint Pots Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about The Elms Cafe
What is The Elms Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Elms Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 14 January 2025.
Is The Elms Cafe 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 The Elms Cafe last inspected?
The Elms Cafe was last inspected on 14 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 Elms Cafe?
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 Elms Cafe compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and The Elms Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects The Elms Cafe 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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