Darcie Mae's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Warwickshire
Darcie Mae's 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 14 October 2025, 9 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: 14 Church Street, Atherstone, CV9 1HA
How it compares in North Warwickshire
That puts Darcie Mae's among the 504 places in North Warwickshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 504 | 81% | ← Darcie Mae's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 Darcie Mae's 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 Darcie Mae's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake's Bistro and Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| The Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Bates of Atherstone Ltd Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Sofia’s Italian Delicatessen Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Churchills Traditional Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| The legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| The Old Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Darcie Mae's
What is Darcie Mae's's food hygiene rating?
Darcie Mae's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Warwickshire Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Darcie Mae's 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 Darcie Mae's last inspected?
Darcie Mae's was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Warwickshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Darcie Mae's?
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 Darcie Mae's compare to other places in North Warwickshire?
81% of the 623 rated food businesses in North Warwickshire hold the top rating of 5, and Darcie Mae's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Warwickshire Council inspects Darcie Mae's 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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