Thurmaston House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Charnwood
Thurmaston House holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 December 2025, 7 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: 811 Melton Road, LE4 8EE
How it compares in Charnwood
A 1 is rare: only 6 of 1,319 rated places in Charnwood score this low, about one in 220. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,052 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ← Thurmaston House | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 176 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Thurmaston House the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Thurmaston House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benos Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2024 |
| Birstall United Social Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| BJ's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Aaron Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| 3 Kilns Pub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Birstall Rainbow Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Birstall Food Hub at St. Theresa's Church Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
Questions about Thurmaston House
What is Thurmaston House's food hygiene rating?
Thurmaston House has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Charnwood Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Thurmaston House safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Thurmaston House last inspected?
Thurmaston House was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thurmaston House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thurmaston House compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, while Thurmaston House holds a 1. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Thurmaston House 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Charnwood, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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