The Sandwich Shop (MH) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Harborough
The Sandwich Shop (MH) holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 September 2025, 9 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: 125 St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT
How it compares in Harborough
In Harborough, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sandwich Shop (MH) sits behind roughly 718 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 679 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← The Sandwich Shop (MH) | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Sandwich Shop (MH) 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 The Sandwich Shop (MH), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avatar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouse Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2009 |
| Avatar Cafe Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Borough Alliance FC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Fifty Eight Pub/bar/nightclub | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Jacksons Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Connaught Road Post Office Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about The Sandwich Shop (MH)
What is The Sandwich Shop (MH)'s food hygiene rating?
The Sandwich Shop (MH) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Harborough Council on 25 September 2025.
Is The Sandwich Shop (MH) safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Sandwich Shop (MH) last inspected?
The Sandwich Shop (MH) was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months 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 The Sandwich Shop (MH)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sandwich Shop (MH) compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, while The Sandwich Shop (MH) holds a 3. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects The Sandwich Shop (MH) 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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