Queens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hinckley and Bosworth
Queens Head 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 2 May 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 Ashby Road, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9UB
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts Queens Head among the 680 places in Hinckley and Bosworth holding top marks, 84% 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 | 680 | 84% | ← Queens Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 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 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 Queens Head 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 Queens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Himalayan Fine Dining Restaurant And Bar Other catering premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| G & H Oliver Farmers/growers | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Markfields Turkish BBQ & Pizzeria Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 March 2026 |
| Markfield Congregational Community Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Kidspace Nursery Markfield Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Central Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Markfield Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Queens Head
What is Queens Head's food hygiene rating?
Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 2 May 2024.
Is Queens Head 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 Queens Head last inspected?
Queens Head was last inspected on 2 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Queens Head?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Queens Head compare to other places in Hinckley and Bosworth?
84% of the 810 rated food businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth hold the top rating of 5, and Queens Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects Queens Head 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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