The Shoulder Of Mutton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harborough
The Shoulder Of Mutton 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 10 September 2025, 10 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: 4 The Green, Great Bowden, Leicestershire, LE16 7EU
How it compares in Harborough
That puts The Shoulder Of Mutton 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 Shoulder Of Mutton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shoulder Of Mutton 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 Shoulder Of Mutton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowden Stores Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Great Bowden Academy School/college/university | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Eurest Foodservice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2017 |
| Elizabeth Place Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Icare GB Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Castle Lane Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Hay Hampers Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2023 |
Questions about The Shoulder Of Mutton
What is The Shoulder Of Mutton's food hygiene rating?
The Shoulder Of Mutton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 10 September 2025.
Is The Shoulder Of Mutton 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 Shoulder Of Mutton last inspected?
The Shoulder Of Mutton was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 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 Shoulder Of Mutton?
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 Shoulder Of Mutton compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and The Shoulder Of Mutton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects The Shoulder Of Mutton 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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