Poppin Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North West Leicestershire
Poppin Catering holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 May 2026, 2 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: 6 Huntingdon Way, Measham, Swadlincote, DE12 7DS
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
A 1 is rare: only 14 of 786 rated places in North West Leicestershire score this low, about one in 56. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 643 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ← Poppin Catering | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Poppin Catering the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Poppin Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robins Nest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Central England Co-operative Society Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Measham Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Measham Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 March 2026 |
| Flames Grill & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Steves Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Dragon I Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Poppin Catering
What is Poppin Catering's food hygiene rating?
Poppin Catering has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Poppin Catering safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Poppin Catering last inspected?
Poppin Catering was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poppin Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poppin Catering compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 786 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, while Poppin Catering holds a 1. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects Poppin Catering 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North West Leicestershire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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