Barrow Filling Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Charnwood
Barrow Filling Station 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 6 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: 56 North Street, LE12 8QA
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Barrow Filling Station 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% | ← Barrow Filling Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Barrow Filling Station 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 Barrow Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Barrow Pre School Playgroup School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Barrow Express Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Barrow Baptist Church Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2025 |
| Barrow Boating Riverside Cafe Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Barrow Town Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Dan Busters Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about Barrow Filling Station
What is Barrow Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
Barrow Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 6 November 2023.
Is Barrow Filling Station 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 Barrow Filling Station last inspected?
Barrow Filling Station was last inspected on 6 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 Barrow Filling Station?
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 Barrow Filling Station compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Barrow Filling Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Barrow Filling Station 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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