Food Hygiene Ratings in Melton

551 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 85.1% rated "very good".

551
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
10
Rated 0 or 1
85.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good85.1%401
Good9.8%46
Satisfactory2.5%12
Improvement Needed0.4%2
Major Improvement1.5%7
Urgent Improvement0.6%3

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen10218.5%
Other catering premises9918.0%
Retailers - other8715.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub6511.8%
Caring Premises5610.2%
Takeaway/sandwich shop407.3%
School/college/university386.9%
Mobile caterer356.4%

Food hygiene ratings in Melton are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 551 registered food businesses for Melton. Of these, 471 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.1% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 10 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
European MarketLE13 1RB0May 27, 2026
Melton Best GrillLE13 1XH0Jun 10, 2026
The Crown InnLE14 3LF0Aug 18, 2026
Ajiv NewsLE13 0QZ1Apr 25, 2024
Captain Jack's Cafe1Feb 12, 2026
Dawn's Delights CafeLE14 3LX1Sep 18, 2026
Gurkha ExpressLE13 1NW1Jul 22, 2026
Post Office & Bargain BoozeLE13 1XJ1Apr 15, 2026
Soi Indian RestaurantLE13 1RF1Jul 22, 2026
Twinlakes ParkLE14 4FF1Mar 09, 2026
Harby GarageLE14 4BW2Feb 26, 2025
Jenny's Cuisine2Jul 07, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Melton have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 401 food businesses in Melton with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Melton?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Melton?+

Inspection frequency in Melton depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies