Belton Grocery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North West Leicestershire
Belton Grocery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2026, 5 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: 4 Long Street, Belton, Loughborough, LE12 9TP
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
That puts Belton Grocery among the 643 places in North West Leicestershire holding top marks, 82% 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 | 643 | 82% | ← Belton Grocery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Belton Grocery 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 Belton Grocery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Pre-school Playgroup Caring Premises | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Leicestershire Traded Services At Belton Primary School School/college/university | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Canine Partners For Independence Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| The New Storey Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Miracle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Beacon Bakes by Zoe Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Glenmore Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Gracedieu Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Belton Grocery
What is Belton Grocery's food hygiene rating?
Belton Grocery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Belton Grocery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Belton Grocery last inspected?
Belton Grocery was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Belton Grocery?
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 Belton Grocery compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 786 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Belton Grocery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects Belton Grocery 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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