Hinckley And District Mencap Society food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hinckley and Bosworth
Hinckley And District Mencap Society holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 January 2023, more than 3 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: 46 - 48 Hill Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1DT
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts Hinckley And District Mencap Society among the 680 places in Hinckley and Bosworth holding top marks, 84% 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 | 680 | 84% | ← Hinckley And District Mencap Society | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 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 Very 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 Hinckley And District Mencap Society 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 Hinckley And District Mencap Society, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epicurean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Castle Treats Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Be Sweet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Citizens Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Fine Fodder Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| C Of E Parish Church St Marys Other catering premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2018 |
| B And M's Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
Questions about Hinckley And District Mencap Society
What is Hinckley And District Mencap Society's food hygiene rating?
Hinckley And District Mencap Society has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 12 January 2023.
Is Hinckley And District Mencap Society 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hinckley And District Mencap Society last inspected?
Hinckley And District Mencap Society was last inspected on 12 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hinckley And District Mencap Society?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hinckley And District Mencap Society compare to other places in Hinckley and Bosworth?
84% of the 810 rated food businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth hold the top rating of 5, and Hinckley And District Mencap Society is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects Hinckley And District Mencap Society 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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