The Copt Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hinckley and Bosworth
The Copt Oak 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 29 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: Whitwick Road, Copt Oak, Markfield, LE67 9QB
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts The Copt Oak 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% | ← The Copt Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Copt Oak 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 Copt Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulverscroft Grange Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Junction 22 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Ulverscroft Manor Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2025 |
| Pettifor's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 February 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Browns Blue Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| SMA Forecourt Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about The Copt Oak
What is The Copt Oak's food hygiene rating?
The Copt Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 29 February 2024.
Is The Copt Oak 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 The Copt Oak last inspected?
The Copt Oak was last inspected on 29 February 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 The Copt Oak?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Copt Oak 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 The Copt Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects The Copt Oak 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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