Understated food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hinckley and Bosworth
Understated 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 5 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 6 Castle Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1DB
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts Understated 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% | ← Understated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Understated 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 Understated, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M's Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Educaterers Limited School/college/university | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| 3 Kilns Hinckley Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| C Of E Parish Church St Marys Other catering premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2018 |
| Ando Polish Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Buttercream Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Don Fenticas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Understated
What is Understated's food hygiene rating?
Understated has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 5 May 2026.
Is Understated 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 Understated last inspected?
Understated was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 months 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 Understated?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Understated 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 Understated is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects Understated 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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