What is the average food hygiene rating in Charnwood?

The average food hygiene rating in Charnwood is 4.68 out of 5, across 1,312 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Charnwood compare with the national average for food hygiene?

79.6% of rated premises in Charnwood hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Charnwood 182 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Charnwood have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,044 food businesses in Charnwood hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.6% of the 1,312 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Charnwood have a low hygiene rating?

31 food businesses in Charnwood are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Charnwood food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Charnwood (1,488 establishments on record, 1,312 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Charnwood

In Charnwood, 79.6% of 1,312 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.68/5. These figures cover 1,488 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Charnwood has 1,044 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,312 rated premises (79.6%). 31 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 79.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -0.1 pp
National rank: 182 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Charnwood

5★ Very Good

1,044 (79.6%)

4★ Good

166 (12.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

71 (5.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

21 (1.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

6 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

4 (0.3%)

Plus 119 awaiting inspection and 57 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 119 awaiting inspection and 57 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Charnwood: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Charnwood?: The average food hygiene rating in Charnwood is 4.68 out of 5, across 1,312 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Charnwood compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 79.6% of rated premises in Charnwood hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Charnwood 182 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Charnwood have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,044 food businesses in Charnwood hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.6% of the 1,312 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Charnwood have a low hygiene rating?: 31 food businesses in Charnwood are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Charnwood food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Charnwood (1,488 establishments on record, 1,312 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Charnwood

Top-rated places in Charnwood

Rainbow ChineseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 9 Charnwood Road, Shepshed · LE12 9QE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Raanis CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 928 Melton Road, Thurmaston
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
EHB Grill / EHB ShopSchool/college/university · Edward Herbert Building, Margaret Keay Road, University Campus
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Loughborough University NurseryCaring Premises · Union Way, University Campus · LE11 3TE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Hadrian HouseCaring Premises · Garden Street, Thurmaston · LE4 8DS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Fodder & FluteOther catering premises · LE11
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Queni BeanRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 48 Syston Road, Queniborough · LE7 3FX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
The GeneratorPub/bar/nightclub · The Generator, Packe Street, Loughborough · LE11 3EZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Armstrong Mill CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armstrongs Mill, 173 Charnwood Road, Shepshed · LE12 9NN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Kids Planet BirstallCaring Premises · 74 Hallam Fields Road, Birstall · LE4 3NS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
ISS Catering @ Meggitt PolymerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Meggitt Polymer Solutions, 65 Ashby Road Central, Shepshed · LE12 9EQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Martin Hall CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Martin Hall, Towers Way, University Campus
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Charnwood

M R GroceryRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 25 Nottingham Road, Loughborough · LE11 1ER
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 October 2024
Spicee Upp StoreRetailers - other · 8 High Street, Loughborough · LE11 2PY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 June 2025
ForageRetailers - other · 33 Cattlemarket, Loughborough · LE11 3DL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 September 2024
Quorn Country HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 66 Leicester Road, Quorn · LE12 8BB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2026
Thurmaston Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 579 Melton Road, Thurmaston · LE4 8EA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 December 2025
Tasty TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 18A Lonsdale Road, Thurmaston · LE4 8JF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2026
Golden KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 6 King Street, Sileby · LE12 7NA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
Thurmaston HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 811 Melton Road, Thurmaston · LE4 8EE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,488 real Food Standards Agency records for Charnwood, of which 1,312 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.