Flames food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Charnwood
Flames 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 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: 1260 Melton Road, LE7 2HB
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Flames 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% | ← Flames | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Flames, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delish Syston Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Gamble and Hollis Ltd Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2025 |
| Church Of The Divine Infant Other catering premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
Questions about Flames
What is Flames's food hygiene rating?
Flames has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Flames 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 Flames last inspected?
Flames 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.
How does Flames compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Flames is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Flames 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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