Smiles Gilmorton food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Harborough
Smiles Gilmorton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 January 2024, 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: Primary School Day Care Nursery, Church Lane, Gilmorton, LE17 5LU
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Smiles Gilmorton among the 678 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 | 678 | 93% | ← Smiles Gilmorton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 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 Smiles Gilmorton 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 Smiles Gilmorton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitteswell Cricket Club Other catering premises | 135 yards away | Exempt | |
| Gilmorton Village Store Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| The Grey Goose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Smiles Gilmorton
What is Smiles Gilmorton's food hygiene rating?
Smiles Gilmorton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 25 January 2024.
Is Smiles Gilmorton 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smiles Gilmorton last inspected?
Smiles Gilmorton was last inspected on 25 January 2024, 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 Smiles Gilmorton?
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 Smiles Gilmorton compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Smiles Gilmorton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Smiles Gilmorton 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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