Shackrail food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Hinckley and Bosworth
Shackrail holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The mobile caterer 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 19 March 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: Restaurant Train Shackerstone Railway, 33 Station Road, Shackerstone, CV13 6NW
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
In Hinckley and Bosworth, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Shackrail sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 680 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ← Shackrail | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shackrail 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 Shackrail, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victorian Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 March 2026 |
| Aylestone Farms Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 April 2024 |
| Congerstone School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Shackrail
What is Shackrail's food hygiene rating?
Shackrail has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 19 March 2023.
Is Shackrail safe to eat at?
A 3 means the mobile caterer 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 Shackrail last inspected?
Shackrail was last inspected on 19 March 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 Shackrail?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shackrail 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, while Shackrail holds a 3. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects Shackrail 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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