Walcote Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harborough
Walcote Service Station 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
The rating dates from 21 May 2025, 13 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: Walcote Service Station, 20 Lutterworth Road, Walcote, LE17 4JW
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Walcote Service Station among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← Walcote Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Walcote Service Station 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 Walcote Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2015 |
| Kids Planet Lutterworth School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| The Elms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Euro Market Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Koggys Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2014 |
| The Real Ale Classroom Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2017 |
| Bay Tree Cakes Ltd Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
Questions about Walcote Service Station
What is Walcote Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Walcote Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Walcote Service Station 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 Walcote Service Station last inspected?
Walcote Service Station was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Walcote Service Station?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Walcote Service Station compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Walcote Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Walcote Service Station 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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