The Wheatsheaf food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rutland
The Wheatsheaf holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 March 2026, 3 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.
Address: The Wheatsheaf, 2-4 Northgate, Oakham, LE15 6QS
How it compares in Rutland
In Rutland, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wheatsheaf sits behind roughly 347 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 347 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 11% | ← The Wheatsheaf | |
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 48 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Wheatsheaf 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 Wheatsheaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub and Spoke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Shanghai Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Rutland Foodbank Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| The Cosy Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Thai’d Up Takeaway/sandwich shop | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Rutland Community Fridge Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about The Wheatsheaf
What is The Wheatsheaf's food hygiene rating?
The Wheatsheaf has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rutland Council on 25 March 2026.
Is The Wheatsheaf safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wheatsheaf last inspected?
The Wheatsheaf was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rutland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Wheatsheaf?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wheatsheaf compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, while The Wheatsheaf holds a 4. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects The Wheatsheaf 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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