Bowden Stores food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harborough
Bowden Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 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: 3 The Green, Great Bowden, Leicestershire, LE16 7EU
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Bowden Stores among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← Bowden Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Bowden Stores 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 Bowden Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bowden Academy School/college/university | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Eurest Foodservice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2017 |
| Elizabeth Place Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Icare GB Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Castle Lane Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Hay Hampers Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2023 |
| Green Tomato (Midlands) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2022 |
Questions about Bowden Stores
What is Bowden Stores's food hygiene rating?
Bowden Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 6 February 2024.
Is Bowden Stores 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bowden Stores last inspected?
Bowden Stores was last inspected on 6 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bowden Stores?
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 Bowden Stores compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Bowden Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Bowden Stores 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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