Whistle stop cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North West Leicestershire
Whistle stop cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 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: Hill Farm, Burton Road, Stretton En le Field, DE12 8AA
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
That puts Whistle stop cafe among the 643 places in North West Leicestershire holding top marks, 82% 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 | 643 | 82% | ← Whistle stop cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Whistle stop cafe 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 Whistle stop cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JLR Unipart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Appleby Community Lunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| The Crown Inn Appleby Magna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| The Golden Egg Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Appleby Inn Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Happy Hedgehogs Preschool Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Whistle stop cafe
What is Whistle stop cafe's food hygiene rating?
Whistle stop cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 28 March 2024.
Is Whistle stop cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whistle stop cafe last inspected?
Whistle stop cafe was last inspected on 28 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whistle stop cafe?
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 Whistle stop cafe compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 786 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Whistle stop cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects Whistle stop cafe 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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