The Admiral Hornblower food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rutland
The Admiral Hornblower holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 April 2025, 15 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 Admiral Hornblower, 64 High Street, Oakham, LE15 6AS
How it compares in Rutland
That puts The Admiral Hornblower among the 347 places in Rutland holding top marks, 85% 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 | 347 | 85% | ← The Admiral Hornblower | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 11% | ||
| 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 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 Admiral Hornblower 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 Admiral Hornblower, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai’d Up Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| 10 Dining Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Beirutna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Jashir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Captain Noel Newton Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Caffe Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Hambleton Bakery Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Ovation Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about The Admiral Hornblower
What is The Admiral Hornblower's food hygiene rating?
The Admiral Hornblower has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 7 April 2025.
Is The Admiral Hornblower 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Admiral Hornblower last inspected?
The Admiral Hornblower was last inspected on 7 April 2025, 15 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 Admiral Hornblower?
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 Admiral Hornblower compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and The Admiral Hornblower is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects The Admiral Hornblower 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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