The Thornton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hinckley and Bosworth
The Thornton holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 8 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: 231 Main Street, Thornton, Coalville, LE67 1AH
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
In Hinckley and Bosworth, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Thornton sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 680 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ← The Thornton | |
| 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 Good
- 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 The Thornton 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 The Thornton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Community Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| St Peters Church Community Breakfast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bricklayers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Corner Express Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2026 |
| Thornton Nurseries Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Bean And Boat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
Questions about The Thornton
What is The Thornton's food hygiene rating?
The Thornton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 14 October 2025.
Is The Thornton safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Thornton last inspected?
The Thornton was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 months ago. 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 The Thornton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Thornton 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, while The Thornton holds a 3. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects The Thornton 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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