Fran's Coffee And Bakehouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harborough
Fran's Coffee And Bakehouse holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Fran's Coffee And Bakehouse was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 59 Northampton Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9HD
How it compares in Harborough
In Harborough, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Fran's Coffee And Bakehouse sits behind roughly 718 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 678 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Fran's Coffee And Bakehouse | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Fran's Coffee And Bakehouse 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 Fran's Coffee And Bakehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Brennan Bakehouse Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Bru Brothers Biltong Manufacturers/packers | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Harborough Market Refills Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2022 |
| Market Plaice Fish&Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| John Ross And Son Ltd Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Garage Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Go Cornish Mobile Bar Co Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2019 |
Questions about Fran's Coffee And Bakehouse
What is Fran's Coffee And Bakehouse's food hygiene rating?
Fran's Coffee And Bakehouse has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Harborough Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Fran's Coffee And Bakehouse safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Fran's Coffee And Bakehouse last inspected?
Fran's Coffee And Bakehouse was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Fran's Coffee And Bakehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fran's Coffee And Bakehouse compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, while Fran's Coffee And Bakehouse holds a 3. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Fran's Coffee And Bakehouse 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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