The Sugar Loaf
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Sugar Loaf is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Sugar Loaf, 18 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics, LE16 7NJ, in the Harborough local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 October 2025, 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. Harborough oversees 797 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Harborough is 4.9 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- The Sugar Loaf, 18 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics
- Postcode
- LE16 7NJ
- Local Authority
- Harborough
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 355105
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Sugar Loaf?
The Sugar Loaf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Harborough.
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 Sugar Loaf last inspected?
The Sugar Loaf was last inspected on 2025-10-16. 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 Sugar Loaf located?
The Sugar Loaf is located at The Sugar Loaf, 18 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics , LE16 7NJ, in the Harborough local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LE16 postcode area.