Chiquitos food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Charnwood
Chiquitos holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 53a Wards End, LE11 3HB
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Chiquitos 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% | ← Chiquitos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chiquitos 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 Chiquitos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Square Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Cheeff Baguettes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Angies Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Cafe @JSH & Your Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Dash Brews Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bom Boms Patisserie @ Loughborough Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Charnwood Indoor Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
Questions about Chiquitos
What is Chiquitos's food hygiene rating?
Chiquitos has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 31 July 2024.
Is Chiquitos 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chiquitos last inspected?
Chiquitos was last inspected on 31 July 2024, 23 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 Chiquitos?
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 Chiquitos compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Chiquitos is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Chiquitos 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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