Baobab cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Charnwood
Baobab cafe 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 29 October 2024, 20 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: 31 Market Street, LE11 3ER
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Baobab cafe 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% | ← Baobab cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Baobab cafe 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 Baobab cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elf Foods Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Cafe Ambience Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Bunk (Loughborough) Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Chill Grill Mobile caterer | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Carillon Rooms Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Bartholomuch Mobile caterer | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
Questions about Baobab cafe
What is Baobab cafe's food hygiene rating?
Baobab cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 29 October 2024.
Is Baobab cafe 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 Baobab cafe last inspected?
Baobab cafe was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 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 Baobab cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Baobab cafe compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Baobab cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Baobab cafe 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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