Flackies Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harborough
Flackies Meats 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 27 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 24 Church Street, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4AW
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Flackies Meats 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% | ← Flackies Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Flackies Meats 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 Flackies Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karters Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Neil Green Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Cheikho's Trattoria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| Gusto Italian Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Hai Tian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Lutterworth Convenience Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2025 |
| Miles's Ltd. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Miles Patisserie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Flackies Meats
What is Flackies Meats's food hygiene rating?
Flackies Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 27 February 2024.
Is Flackies Meats 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 Flackies Meats last inspected?
Flackies Meats was last inspected on 27 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Flackies Meats?
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 Flackies Meats compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Flackies Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Flackies Meats 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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