A J Hunt \& Sons food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Harborough
A J Hunt \& Sons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 2025, 10 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: Buckwell Lodge, Lutterworth Road, North Kilworth, LE17 6JF
How it compares in Harborough
That puts A J Hunt \& Sons 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% | ← A J Hunt \& Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 A J Hunt \& Sons 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 A J Hunt \& Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilworth House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| South Kilworth Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Joseph Morris Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Little Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2015 |
| Walcote Service Station Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Kilworth Springs Golf Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
| North Kilworth Sports Club Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2007 |
| The Hollies Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2020 |
Questions about A J Hunt \& Sons
What is A J Hunt \& Sons's food hygiene rating?
A J Hunt \& Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 3 September 2025.
Is A J Hunt \& Sons 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A J Hunt \& Sons last inspected?
A J Hunt \& Sons was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months 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 A J Hunt \& Sons?
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 A J Hunt \& Sons compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and A J Hunt \& Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects A J Hunt \& Sons 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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