The Horse Shepshed Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Charnwood
The Horse Shepshed Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 196 Ashby Road West, LE12 9EF
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts The Horse Shepshed Ltd 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% | ← The Horse Shepshed Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Horse Shepshed Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Bakes by Zoe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Shepshed Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| ISS Catering @ Meggitt Polymer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Prime Life Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Edinburgh Woollen Mills Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Armstrong Mill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Miracle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about The Horse Shepshed Ltd
What is The Horse Shepshed Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Horse Shepshed Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 4 November 2025.
Is The Horse Shepshed Ltd 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Horse Shepshed Ltd last inspected?
The Horse Shepshed Ltd was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
How does The Horse Shepshed Ltd compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Horse Shepshed Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects The Horse Shepshed Ltd 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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