The Dairy Barn Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Melton
The Dairy Barn Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 July 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
96% of rated food businesses in Melton score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Melton ratings →
Address: Brickfield Farm, Whissendine Road, Leesthorpe, LE14 2XJ
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The Dairy Barn Cafe was re-inspected on 6 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Melton
That puts The Dairy Barn Cafe among the 399 places in Melton holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 399 | 86% | ← The Dairy Barn Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 78 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Dairy Barn Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Dairy Barn Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferneley's Dairy Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Whissendine Windmill Manufacturers/packers | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 November 2024 |
| Whissendine Sports Club Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Stapleford Farm Shoot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd At Melton Vale Post 16 Centre School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Whissendine Post Office Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Kingswood Education Catering at Whissendine Primary School School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The White Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about The Dairy Barn Cafe
What is The Dairy Barn Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Dairy Barn Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 6 July 2026.
Is The Dairy Barn Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dairy Barn Cafe last inspected?
The Dairy Barn Cafe was last inspected on 6 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dairy Barn Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dairy Barn Cafe compare to other places in Melton?
86% of the 463 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and The Dairy Barn Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects The Dairy Barn Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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