Smithards Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North West Leicestershire
Smithards Bakery 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
This is a fresh result: Smithards Bakery was inspected on 10 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North West Leicestershire ratings →
Address: Smithards Shop, 1 North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1HU
How this rating has changed
Smithards Bakery has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 10 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
That puts Smithards Bakery among the 647 places in North West Leicestershire holding top marks, 82% 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 | 647 | 82% | ← Smithards Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 92 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 168 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 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 Smithards Bakery 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 Smithards Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Splashby Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Ashby Nursery School And Preschool Academy School/college/university | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Ashby Castle Day Nursery School/college/university | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Lil Bo's Deli Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Kravings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Little India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Smashed Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Alert Imagination ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Smithards Bakery
What is Smithards Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Smithards Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 10 July 2026.
Is Smithards Bakery 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 Smithards Bakery last inspected?
Smithards Bakery was last inspected on 10 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smithards Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Smithards Bakery compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 791 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Smithards Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects Smithards Bakery 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Smithards Bakery and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Smithards Bakery is one of 152 rated food businesses in Ashby de la Zouch. See every hygiene rating in Ashby de la Zouch →
North West Leicestershire inspects and rates 959 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North West Leicestershire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.nwleics.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →