Horse & Groom food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Charnwood
Horse & Groom 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 31 January 2026, 5 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: The Homestead, School Lane, LE7 3DJ
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Horse & Groom 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% | ← Horse & Groom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Horse & Groom 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 Horse & Groom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queniborough Members Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| D R Clarke Butcher Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Queniborough Pre School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Queni Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| East Goscote Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Bizzy Bees Preschool Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Broomfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| East Goscote Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
Questions about Horse & Groom
What is Horse & Groom's food hygiene rating?
Horse & Groom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 31 January 2026.
Is Horse & Groom 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 Horse & Groom last inspected?
Horse & Groom was last inspected on 31 January 2026, 5 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 Horse & Groom?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Horse & Groom compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Horse & Groom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Horse & Groom 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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