Mercury News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hinckley and Bosworth
Mercury News holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Mercury News was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 10 Main Street, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, CV13 0JW
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts Mercury News 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% | ← Mercury News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Mercury News 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 Mercury News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Bella Piazza Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Heart Of England Co Operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Simla Peppers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2025 |
| B And B At Number 3 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Ye Olde Red Lion Hotel Dragontail Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Cafe Torte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Istanbul BBQ Kitchen Other catering premises | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Rose And Radish Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Mercury News
What is Mercury News's food hygiene rating?
Mercury News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Mercury News 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mercury News last inspected?
Mercury News was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mercury News?
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 Mercury News 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 Mercury News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects Mercury News 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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