Elf Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Charnwood
Elf Foods 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 14 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Charnwood score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Charnwood ratings →
Address: 26 Market Street, LE11 3ER
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Elf Foods among the 1,056 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 | 1,056 | 80% | ← Elf Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 156 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 Very 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 Elf Foods 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 Elf Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Nice Sip Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Baobab cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Cafe Ambience Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Carillon Rooms Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Bunk (Loughborough) Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| Chill Grill Mobile caterer | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2026 |
Questions about Elf Foods
What is Elf Foods's food hygiene rating?
Elf Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 14 November 2023.
Is Elf Foods 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 Elf Foods last inspected?
Elf Foods was last inspected on 14 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 Elf Foods?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elf Foods compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,325 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Elf Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Elf Foods 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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