Dew Drop, Hathern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Charnwood
Dew Drop, Hathern 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
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 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: 49 Loughborough Road, LE12 5HY
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Dew Drop, Hathern 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% | ← Dew Drop, Hathern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dew Drop, Hathern 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 Dew Drop, Hathern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children 1st Hathern Nursery School Caring Premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Asda Express Hathern Turn PFS Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Charnwood Golf Complex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Dew Drop, Hathern
What is Dew Drop, Hathern's food hygiene rating?
Dew Drop, Hathern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Dew Drop, Hathern 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 Dew Drop, Hathern last inspected?
Dew Drop, Hathern was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 months 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 Dew Drop, Hathern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Dew Drop, Hathern compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Dew Drop, Hathern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Dew Drop, Hathern 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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