Bill's Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rutland
Bill's Bar 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 4 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2-4 Grosvenor House, Melton Road, Oakham, LE15 6AX
How it compares in Rutland
In Rutland, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Bill's Bar 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% | ← Bill's Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bill's Bar 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 Bill's Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Shanghai Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Hub and Spoke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Rutland Foodbank Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Thai’d Up Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| The Cosy Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| The Admiral Hornblower Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about Bill's Bar
What is Bill's Bar's food hygiene rating?
Bill's Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rutland Council on 4 August 2023.
Is Bill's Bar 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 Bill's Bar last inspected?
Bill's Bar was last inspected on 4 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Bill's Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Bill's Bar compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, while Bill's Bar holds a 4. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects Bill's Bar 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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