Gorse Covert Community Association food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Charnwood
Gorse Covert Community Association 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 4 December 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: Community Centre Gorse Covert, Maxwell Drive, LE11 4RZ
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Gorse Covert Community Association among the 1,052 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 | 1,052 | 80% | ← Gorse Covert Community Association | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 Gorse Covert Community Association 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 Gorse Covert Community Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Charnwood Golf Complex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Batterdays Loughborough Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Caterlink Ltd (former Upper and 6th form kitchens) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Ashmount School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| De Lisle College: A Catholic Voluntary Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
Questions about Gorse Covert Community Association
What is Gorse Covert Community Association's food hygiene rating?
Gorse Covert Community Association has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 4 December 2023.
Is Gorse Covert Community Association 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 Gorse Covert Community Association last inspected?
Gorse Covert Community Association was last inspected on 4 December 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 Gorse Covert Community Association?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Gorse Covert Community Association compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Gorse Covert Community Association is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Gorse Covert Community Association 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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