Lutterworth News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harborough
Lutterworth News holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Lutterworth News was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Leicester Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4NQ
How this rating has changed
Lutterworth News has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 12 June 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2026 | 4 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Harborough
A 2 is rare: only 3 of 732 rated places in Harborough score this low, about one in 244. By contrast 93% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 679 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← Lutterworth News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lutterworth News the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Lutterworth News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Grilla Energy Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Londis Off Licence & General Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2017 |
| Snacs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2019 |
| Sherrier C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Live At The Lodge Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2020 |
| Wycliffe Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Lutterworth News
What is Lutterworth News's food hygiene rating?
Lutterworth News has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Harborough Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Lutterworth News safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Lutterworth News last inspected?
Lutterworth News was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month 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 Lutterworth News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lutterworth News compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, while Lutterworth News holds a 2. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Lutterworth News 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 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 Harborough, 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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Understanding this rating
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