Shepshed News & Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Charnwood
Shepshed News & Booze holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 March 2024, 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: 5a Field Street, LE12 9AL
How it compares in Charnwood
In Charnwood, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Shepshed News & Booze sits behind roughly 1,052 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,052 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ← Shepshed News & Booze | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 News & Booze 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 News & Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Methodist Church Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Charnwood Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Leo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
| LTS at St Winefrides Catholic Voluntary Academy School/college/university | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Charnwood Road Baptist Church Other catering premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Law's Eater Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Livio's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Shepshed News & Booze
What is Shepshed News & Booze's food hygiene rating?
Shepshed News & Booze has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Charnwood Council on 27 March 2024.
Is Shepshed News & Booze safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shepshed News & Booze last inspected?
Shepshed News & Booze was last inspected on 27 March 2024, 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 News & Booze?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shepshed News & Booze compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, while Shepshed News & Booze holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Shepshed News & Booze 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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