Fernie Hall food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harborough
Fernie Hall 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 1 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 44 St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DU
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Fernie Hall 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% | ← Fernie Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fernie Hall 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 Fernie Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Ascough's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Louisa's Place Pub/bar/nightclub | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Jacksons Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Eco Village Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Han Chinese Restaurant Also T/A Taste.Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Fifty Eight Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Costa Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
Questions about Fernie Hall
What is Fernie Hall's food hygiene rating?
Fernie Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 1 December 2023.
Is Fernie Hall 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 Fernie Hall last inspected?
Fernie Hall was last inspected on 1 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Fernie Hall?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fernie Hall compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Fernie Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Fernie Hall 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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