Swallow Cottage food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Harborough
Swallow Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 13 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: 22 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9BZ
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Swallow Cottage among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← Swallow Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Swallow Cottage 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 Swallow Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Wave Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Central Coop Food & Petrol Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Enigma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2024 |
| Market Harborough Conservative Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Hong Kong Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Caked Manufacturers/packers | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Istanbul Kitchen Other catering premises | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about Swallow Cottage
What is Swallow Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Swallow Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Swallow Cottage 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swallow Cottage last inspected?
Swallow Cottage was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swallow Cottage?
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 Swallow Cottage compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Swallow Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Swallow Cottage 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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