The Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Charnwood
The Cafe 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 17 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Cafe Tesco Extra, Park Road, LE11 2EX
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts The Cafe 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 Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Cafe 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 The Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds Bakery Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
| BES 77 Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Curry Royale Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| E Oakland Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Beacon Christian Centre Other catering premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| CFW Service Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
Questions about The Cafe
What is The Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 17 July 2024.
Is The Cafe 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 The Cafe last inspected?
The Cafe was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 months 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 The Cafe?
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 The Cafe compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects The Cafe 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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