Empress Stores

2
Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2024-06-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
15
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Empress Stores is a retailers - other located at 77 Empress Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RH, in the Charnwood local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 June 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Charnwood oversees 1,491 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Charnwood is 4.7 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
77 Empress Road, Loughborough
Postcode
LE11 1RH
Local Authority
Charnwood
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
150837

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Empress Stores?

Empress Stores has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by Charnwood.

What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a retailers - other?

A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.

When was Empress Stores last inspected?

Empress Stores was last inspected on 2024-06-27. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Empress Stores improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Empress Stores located?

Empress Stores is located at 77 Empress Road, Loughborough , LE11 1RH, in the Charnwood local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LE11 postcode area.