Cross Street Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Charnwood
Cross Street Stores holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Cross Street Stores was inspected on 26 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Charnwood score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Charnwood ratings →
Address: 12 Cross Street, LE12 5LB
How this rating has changed
Cross Street Stores was re-inspected on 26 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Charnwood
A 2 is rare: only 20 of 1,324 rated places in Charnwood score this low, about one in 66. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,056 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ← Cross Street Stores | |
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 157 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Cross Street Stores the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cross Street Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Hathern Turn PFS Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Dew Drop, Hathern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Children 1st Hathern Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about Cross Street Stores
What is Cross Street Stores's food hygiene rating?
Cross Street Stores has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Charnwood Council on 26 July 2026.
Is Cross Street Stores safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Cross Street Stores last inspected?
Cross Street Stores was last inspected on 26 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cross Street Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cross Street Stores compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, while Cross Street Stores holds a 2. 20 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Cross Street Stores 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Charnwood, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Cross Street Stores is one of 16 rated food businesses in Hathern. See every hygiene rating in Hathern →
Charnwood inspects and rates 1,481 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Charnwood →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/
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