Bridge 61 food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harborough
Bridge 61 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 15 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: Bridge 61 Public House, Gumley Road, Foxton, LE16 7RA
How it compares in Harborough
In Harborough, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Bridge 61 sits behind roughly 679 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 679 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ← Bridge 61 | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Bridge 61 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 Bridge 61, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Star Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Foxton Locks Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Foxton County Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| The Bell Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Shoulder Of Mutton Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Little Me Nurseries Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Bridge 61
What is Bridge 61's food hygiene rating?
Bridge 61 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harborough Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Bridge 61 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 Bridge 61 last inspected?
Bridge 61 was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 months 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 Bridge 61?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bridge 61 compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, while Bridge 61 holds a 4. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Bridge 61 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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