Epicurean food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hinckley and Bosworth
Epicurean 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 1 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: 118 Castle Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1DD
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts Epicurean among the 680 places in Hinckley and Bosworth holding top marks, 84% 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 | 680 | 84% | ← Epicurean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 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 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 Epicurean 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 Epicurean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Treats Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Be Sweet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Fine Fodder Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Everydayliving Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| C Of E Parish Church St Marys Other catering premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2018 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2022 |
| Everest Dine Other catering premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Epicurean
What is Epicurean's food hygiene rating?
Epicurean has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 1 March 2024.
Is Epicurean 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 Epicurean last inspected?
Epicurean was last inspected on 1 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Epicurean?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Epicurean compare to other places in Hinckley and Bosworth?
84% of the 810 rated food businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth hold the top rating of 5, and Epicurean is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects Epicurean 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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