Darcie Maes food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hinckley and Bosworth
Darcie Maes 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 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 12 Wood Street, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7ND
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts Darcie Maes 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% | ← Darcie Maes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Darcie Maes 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 Darcie Maes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handprints Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Ayaans Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Pelican Preschool Limited At Methodist Church Hall Other catering premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Istanbul BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Shilton Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Age UK Other catering premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Kingscroft Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Darcie Maes
What is Darcie Maes's food hygiene rating?
Darcie Maes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Darcie Maes 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 Darcie Maes last inspected?
Darcie Maes was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 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 Darcie Maes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Darcie Maes 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 Darcie Maes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects Darcie Maes 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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