Shepshed Food Bank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Charnwood
Shepshed Food Bank 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 10 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.
Address: 79 Thorpe Road, LE12 9LX
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Shepshed Food Bank 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% | ← Shepshed Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shepshed Food Bank 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 Shepshed Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmore Community Centre Other catering premises | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Miracle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Currylicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Noah’s Ark Softplay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Chocalatte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Armstrong Mill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Edinburgh Woollen Mills Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
Questions about Shepshed Food Bank
What is Shepshed Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Shepshed Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 10 November 2023.
Is Shepshed Food Bank 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 Shepshed Food Bank last inspected?
Shepshed Food Bank was last inspected on 10 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 Shepshed Food Bank?
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 Shepshed Food Bank compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Shepshed Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Shepshed Food Bank 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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