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Food Hygiene Ratings in Rutland
In Rutland, 84.3% of 408 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.78/5. These figures cover 455 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Rutland has 344 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 408 rated premises (84.3%). 5 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.
- 5★ share
- 84.3%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +4.6 pp
- National rank
- 118 / 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 Rutland
Plus 20 awaiting inspection and 27 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 20 awaiting inspection and 27 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Rutland: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Rutland?
- The average food hygiene rating in Rutland is 4.78 out of 5, across 408 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Rutland compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 84.3% of rated premises in Rutland hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Rutland 118 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 Rutland have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 344 food businesses in Rutland hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 84.3% of the 408 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.
- How many food businesses in Rutland have a low hygiene rating?
- 5 food businesses in Rutland are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 Rutland food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Rutland (455 establishments on record, 408 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 Rutland
- OvationPub/bar/nightclub · Unit 2-3 Knights Yard, Gaol Street, Oakham, Rutland · LE15 6AQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Dopamine DoughnutsOther catering premises · PE95/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Rutland Caravan and CampingOther catering premises · Rutland Caravan And Camping Park, 6 Park Lane, Greetham, Oakham · LE15 7FN5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
- The Captain Noel NewtonPub/bar/nightclub · 55 High Street, Oakham, Rutland · LE15 6AJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- The Plough InnPub/bar/nightclub · The Plough Inn, 23 Main Street, Greetham, Oakham · LE15 7NJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- Gift TheoryRetailers - other · PE95/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- ABM Catering Ltd at North Luffenham Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · St Mary And St Johns Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Church Street, North Luffenham, Oakham · LE15 8JR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- The Finch's ArmsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Finch's Arms, Oakham Road, Hambleton, Oakham · LE15 8TL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- Oakham Chinese TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 9 Mill Street, Oakham · LE15 6EA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- Chois Chinese RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 3 North Street East, Uppingham, Oakham · LE15 9QJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- JashirRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 51-53 High Street, Oakham, Rutland · LE15 6AJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- ShanghaiTakeaway/sandwich shop · 38 Melton Road, Oakham · LE15 6AY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Rutland
- The Grainstore Brewery TapRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Grainstore Brewery, Station Approach, Oakham · LE15 6RE1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 February 2026
- Oakham MinishopRetailers - other · 11 Melton Road, Oakham · LE15 6AX2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 December 2025
- Adams and Sons LtdRetailers - other · Adams Garage, Glaston Road, Morcott, Oakham · LE15 7DL2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 February 2026
- Wing Hall farm shopRetailers - other · Farm Shop 6 Wing Hall, Wing Hall Drive, Wing, Oakham · LE15 8RQ2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 September 2022
- Wheatsheaf InnPub/bar/nightclub · Wheatsheaf Inn, 2 Burley Road, Langham, Oakham · LE15 7HY2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 June 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 455 real Food Standards Agency records for Rutland, of which 408 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.