The Blue Ball

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-21
Rating changed from AwaitingInspection

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

The Blue Ball is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 16 Market Place, Shepshed, LE12 9RT, in the Charnwood local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 21 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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. The rating has changed from AwaitingInspection to 5.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
16 Market Place, Shepshed
Postcode
LE12 9RT
Local Authority
Charnwood
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1753912

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
AwaitingInspection

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Blue Ball?

The Blue Ball has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Charnwood.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Blue Ball last inspected?

The Blue Ball was last inspected on 2026-02-21. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Blue Ball located?

The Blue Ball is located at 16 Market Place, Shepshed , LE12 9RT, in the Charnwood local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LE12 postcode area.