What is the average food hygiene rating in Melton?

The average food hygiene rating in Melton is 4.77 out of 5, across 463 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Melton compare with the national average for food hygiene?

85.5% of rated premises in Melton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Melton 99 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 Melton have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

396 food businesses in Melton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85.5% of the 463 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Melton have a low hygiene rating?

9 food businesses in Melton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 Melton food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Melton (541 establishments on record, 463 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.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Melton

In Melton, 85.5% of 463 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.77/5. These figures cover 541 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Melton has 396 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 463 rated premises (85.5%). 9 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 85.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +5.8 pp
National rank: 99 / 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 Melton

5★ Very Good

396 (85.5%)

4★ Good

46 (9.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

12 (2.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

2 (0.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

5 (1.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.4%)

Plus 8 awaiting inspection and 70 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 8 awaiting inspection and 70 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Melton: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Melton?: The average food hygiene rating in Melton is 4.77 out of 5, across 463 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Melton compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 85.5% of rated premises in Melton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Melton 99 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 Melton have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 396 food businesses in Melton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85.5% of the 463 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Melton have a low hygiene rating?: 9 food businesses in Melton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 Melton food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Melton (541 establishments on record, 463 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 Melton

Tempting TreatsOther catering premises · LE14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Rachel's K.I.T.C.H.E.NOther catering premises · LE13
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Mercury NewsRetailers - other · 9 Sherrard Street, Melton Mowbray · LE13 1XH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Chungs Cottage TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 11 Bradgate Lane, Asfordby, Melton Mowbray · LE14 3YD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Two Counties Hog Roast / Vale Field & Game LtdMobile caterer · LE14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Eastwell Village HallOther catering premises · Village Hall, 2 Main Street, Eastwell · LE14 4EH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Lakeview Cafe And BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lakeview House, Landyke Lane, Holwell, Melton Mowbray · LE14 4SX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Pizza PalsMobile caterer · LE14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
GrazeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 7 Bradgate Lane, Asfordby, Melton Mowbray · LE14 3YD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Knapps Family ButchersRetailers - other · 43 Sherrard Street, Melton Mowbray · LE13 1XH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Colleen's CakesOther catering premises · LE13
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
The White HartPub/bar/nightclub · 2 Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray · LE13 1RB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Melton

European MarketRetailers - other · 36 - 42 Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray · LE13 1RB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 May 2025
Aroma Chicken And Square PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 13 Windsor Street, Melton Mowbray · LE13 1BU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 April 2026
Anne Of ClevesPub/bar/nightclub · 12 Burton Street, Melton Mowbray · LE13 1AE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 November 2024
Post Office & Bargain BoozeRetailers - other · 38 Sherrard Street, Melton Mowbray · LE13 1XJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 April 2026
Twinlakes ParkRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Melton Spinney Road, Thorpe Arnold, Melton Mowbray · LE14 4FF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 March 2026
Captain Jack's CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Captain Jacks Cafe, Crown Business Park, Station Road, Old Dalby
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 February 2026
Ajiv NewsRetailers - other · 13 Hartopp Road, Melton Mowbray · LE13 0QZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 April 2024
Jenny's CuisineTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 4 Farmers Market, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 July 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 541 real Food Standards Agency records for Melton, of which 463 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.