Charnwood Forest Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North West Leicestershire
Charnwood Forest Farm Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 July 2026, 2 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.
94% of rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North West Leicestershire ratings →
Address: Charnwood Forest Farm, Charley Road, Charley, LE12 9XJ
How this rating has changed
Charnwood Forest Farm Shop was re-inspected on 3 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | 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 North West Leicestershire
In North West Leicestershire, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Charnwood Forest Farm Shop sits behind roughly 647 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 647 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 92 | 12% | ← Charnwood Forest Farm Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 168 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 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 Charnwood Forest Farm Shop 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 Charnwood Forest Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia's at the Outwoods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| PPP Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Church of St Mary In Charnwood Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Beacon Hill Kitchen & Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Charnwood Forest Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Junction 23 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Holywell Primary School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Charnwood Forest Farm Shop
What is Charnwood Forest Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Charnwood Forest Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Charnwood Forest Farm Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charnwood Forest Farm Shop last inspected?
Charnwood Forest Farm Shop was last inspected on 3 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Charnwood Forest Farm Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Charnwood Forest Farm Shop compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 791 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, while Charnwood Forest Farm Shop holds a 4. 92 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects Charnwood Forest Farm Shop 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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