Harborough stores food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rother
Harborough stores 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 22 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: Stocks Farm The Thorne, Guestling, TN35 4LU
How it compares in Rother
That puts Harborough stores among the 880 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 880 | 87% | ← Harborough stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 95 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 12 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 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 Harborough stores 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 Harborough stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet’s Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Racketeers Brewing Company Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 January 2026 |
| Benchwood Farm Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Buckswood School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about Harborough stores
What is Harborough stores's food hygiene rating?
Harborough stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 22 October 2024.
Is Harborough stores 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 Harborough stores last inspected?
Harborough stores was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harborough stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harborough stores compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Harborough stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Harborough stores 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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