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Food Hygiene Ratings in Harborough
In Harborough, 93.5% of 718 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.92/5. These figures cover 785 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Harborough has 671 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 718 rated premises (93.5%). 2 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 93.5%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +13.8 pp
- National rank
- 12 / 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 Harborough
Plus 22 awaiting inspection and 45 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 22 awaiting inspection and 45 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Harborough: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Harborough?
- The average food hygiene rating in Harborough is 4.92 out of 5, across 718 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Harborough compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 93.5% of rated premises in Harborough hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 13.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Harborough 12 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 Harborough have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 671 food businesses in Harborough hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 93.5% of the 718 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Harborough have a low hygiene rating?
- 2 food businesses in Harborough are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 Harborough food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Harborough (785 establishments on record, 718 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.
Top-rated places in Harborough
- Wesses BakeryRetailers - other · Wesses Bakery, 55 The Square, Market Harborough, Leics · LE16 7PA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- Ted ShedManufacturers/packers · LE165/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- St Cuthberts SchoolSchool/college/university · St Cuthberts C Of E Primary School, The Chase, Great Glen, Leicestershire · LE8 9EQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- The Swan At UllesthorpePub/bar/nightclub · The Swan, Main Street, Ullesthorpe, Leicestershire · LE17 5BT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- The Real Chai CompanyOther catering premises · LE85/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
- The Sun InnRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 6 Cross Bank, Great Easton, Leicestershire · LE16 8SR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- Little Vegan PancakeaOther catering premises · LE25/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- The Italian GreyhoundRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 14 London Road, Great Glen, Leicestershire · LE8 9GF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- Kiddy Kapers Daycare ThurnbyCaring Premises · Fernvale County Primary School, Somerby Road, Thurnby, Leicestershire · LE7 9PR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
- Mediterranean Deli And Farm ShopRetailers - other · Wistow Rural Centre, Kibworth Road, Wistow, Leicestershire · LE8 0QF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
- Costa LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit F1, Airfield Business Park, Wellington Way, Market Harborough · LE16 7WB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
- Istanbul KitchenOther catering premises · 19 Abbey Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire · LE16 9AA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Harborough
- SatyaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 12A London Road, Great Glen, Leicestershire · LE8 9GF1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 May 2026
- John Ross Butchers And DeliRetailers - other · 4 Church Square, Market Harborough, Leicestershire · LE16 7NB2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 September 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 785 real Food Standards Agency records for Harborough, of which 718 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.