Ratcliffe College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Charnwood
Ratcliffe College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2025, 7 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: 351 Fosse Way, LE7 4SG
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Ratcliffe College 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% | ← Ratcliffe College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ratcliffe College 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 Ratcliffe College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Lewin Butchers Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Ratcliffe Off Licence Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Original Stormtrooper Coffee Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Busy Bee's Supermarket Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Little Apples School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Highgate Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Professor Herb Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Ratcliffe College
What is Ratcliffe College's food hygiene rating?
Ratcliffe College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Ratcliffe College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ratcliffe College last inspected?
Ratcliffe College was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 Ratcliffe College?
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 Ratcliffe College compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Ratcliffe College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Ratcliffe College 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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