The Flintlock food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hinckley and Bosworth
The Flintlock 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 15 November 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: 68 Roston Drive, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0XP
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts The Flintlock 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% | ← The Flintlock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Flintlock 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 Flintlock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Balti Raj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Caterplus At The Dials Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Chris's Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Annies Bakes And Cakes Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Connors Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about The Flintlock
What is The Flintlock's food hygiene rating?
The Flintlock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 15 November 2024.
Is The Flintlock 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 Flintlock last inspected?
The Flintlock was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 20 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 The Flintlock?
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 The Flintlock 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 The Flintlock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects The Flintlock 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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