The Griffin Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Charnwood
The Griffin Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 14 July 2023, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 174 Main Street, LE12 8TJ
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts The Griffin Inn 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% | ← The Griffin Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Griffin Inn 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 Griffin Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keepers Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Cedar House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Horseshoe Cottage Farm B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Badgers Sett Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Granite's Coffee Shop and Waffle Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2025 |
| Gino's Pear Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Maplewell Hall School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Johnsons Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about The Griffin Inn
What is The Griffin Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Griffin Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 14 July 2023.
Is The Griffin Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Griffin Inn last inspected?
The Griffin Inn was last inspected on 14 July 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 The Griffin Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Griffin Inn compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Griffin Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects The Griffin Inn 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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