Mace food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harborough
Mace holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Broughton Astley Post Office, 134 Station Road, Broughton Astley, LE9 6PW
How it compares in Harborough
In Harborough, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Mace sits behind roughly 718 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 679 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Mace | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mace 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 Mace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2016 |
| Yo Mi Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Queens Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Pink Berries Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Hallbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Old Mill Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| The Pre School Playstation Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
Questions about Mace
What is Mace's food hygiene rating?
Mace has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Harborough Council on 7 November 2024.
Is Mace safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Mace last inspected?
Mace was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 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 Mace?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Mace compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, while Mace holds a 3. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Mace 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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