Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rutland
Costcutter holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Willow Stores, 61-63 Willow Crescent, Oakham, LE15 6EQ
How it compares in Rutland
In Rutland, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter sits behind roughly 394 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 347 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 3% | ← Costcutter | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd at English Martyrs Primary School School/college/university | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Rutland House Community Trust Caring Premises | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Love Food JM Ltd at Oakham C of E Primary School School/college/university | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| The Ark Asociation School/college/university | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Oakham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Oakham School School/college/university | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| The Mace Shop Convinience Store Retailers - other | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Hitchen's Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rutland Council on 25 September 2024.
Is Costcutter safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 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 Costcutter?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutter holds a 3. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects Costcutter 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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