The Climbing Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Charnwood
The Climbing Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 November 2023, 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: The Climbing Station, Empress Road, LE11 1RH
How it compares in Charnwood
In Charnwood, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Climbing Station sits behind roughly 1,052 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,052 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ← The Climbing Station | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Climbing 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 The Climbing Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Joe's @ NPC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Charnwood Regency Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| B J & Sons Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Centro Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Antalya Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Boo Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Baxter Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about The Climbing Station
What is The Climbing Station's food hygiene rating?
The Climbing Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Charnwood Council on 20 November 2023.
Is The Climbing Station safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Climbing Station last inspected?
The Climbing Station was last inspected on 20 November 2023, 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 The Climbing Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Climbing Station compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, while The Climbing Station holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects The Climbing 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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