Bens Kitchen food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Blaby
Bens Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 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: Bracknell Farm, Leicester Road, Thurlaston, LE9 7TJ
How it compares in Blaby
That puts Bens Kitchen among the 490 places in Blaby holding top marks, 82% 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 | 490 | 82% | ← Bens Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 Bens Kitchen 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 Bens Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field & Larder Catering Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Mill Lane Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| St Peters Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Poplar Tots Childcare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2021 |
| Fernleighs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Fourwards Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Kingsfield Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Earl Shilton Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Bens Kitchen
What is Bens Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Bens Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaby Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Bens Kitchen 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bens Kitchen last inspected?
Bens Kitchen was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bens Kitchen?
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 Bens Kitchen compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, and Bens Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects Bens Kitchen 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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