Smiths of Wymeswold food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Charnwood
Smiths of Wymeswold 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 9 March 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: 12 Trinity Crescent, LE12 6UQ
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Smiths of Wymeswold among the 1,052 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,052 | 80% | ← Smiths of Wymeswold | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Smiths of Wymeswold 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 Smiths of Wymeswold, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wymeswold Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Wymeswold Playgroup Caring Premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Wymeswold Manor Caring Premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| The Three Crowns Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2023 |
| G G Granvilles Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2026 |
| Wymeswold C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Hammer & Pincers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| The Windmill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Smiths of Wymeswold
What is Smiths of Wymeswold's food hygiene rating?
Smiths of Wymeswold has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 9 March 2024.
Is Smiths of Wymeswold 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 Smiths of Wymeswold last inspected?
Smiths of Wymeswold was last inspected on 9 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Smiths of Wymeswold?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smiths of Wymeswold compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Smiths of Wymeswold is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Smiths of Wymeswold 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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