The Union Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hinckley and Bosworth
The Union Inn 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 24 October 2025, 8 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: 2 Stockwell Head, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1RE
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts The Union Inn 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 Union Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Union Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| B And M's Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 3 Kilns Hinckley Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Buttercream Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| C Of E Parish Church St Marys Other catering premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2018 |
| Ando Polish Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about The Union Inn
What is The Union Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Union Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 24 October 2025.
Is The Union Inn 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 The Union Inn last inspected?
The Union Inn was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
How does The Union Inn 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 Union Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects The Union Inn 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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