The Brookside food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Charnwood
The Brookside holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 July 2025, 11 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: 35 Brookside, LE7 3QD
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts The Brookside among the 1,052 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,052 | 80% | ← The Brookside | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 176 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 The Brookside 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 The Brookside, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkby United Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Barkby Court Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| 5 Star After School Club Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Aaron Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Cherry Tree Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
Questions about The Brookside
What is The Brookside's food hygiene rating?
The Brookside has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 14 July 2025.
Is The Brookside 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Brookside last inspected?
The Brookside was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Brookside?
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 The Brookside compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Brookside is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects The Brookside 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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