Five Star Catering food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Harborough
Five Star Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 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: Foxton Locks, Gumley Road, Foxton, LE16 7RA
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Five Star Catering 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% | ← Five Star Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Five Star Catering 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 Five Star Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxton Locks Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Foxton County Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| The Bell Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Shoulder Of Mutton Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Little Me Nurseries Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Five Star Catering
What is Five Star Catering's food hygiene rating?
Five Star Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 18 March 2024.
Is Five Star Catering 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Five Star Catering last inspected?
Five Star Catering was last inspected on 18 March 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 Five Star Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Five Star Catering compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Five Star Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Five Star Catering 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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