Whetstone News

Leicestershire

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 12 March 2026 by Blaby.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Whetstone News, from March 2018 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Whetstone News.

Food hygiene rating history for Whetstone News
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
21 March 2018	5 / 5	Very good
12 March 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Whetstone News in Leicestershire has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

35 High Street,
Whetstone,
Leicestershire,
LE8 6LP

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Whetstone News. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Whetstone News?

Food hygiene at Whetstone News is inspected by Blaby, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.blaby.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Whetstone News

What is Whetstone News’s food hygiene rating?

Whetstone News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 12 March 2026.

When was Whetstone News last inspected?

Whetstone News was last inspected by Blaby on 12 March 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.