Cottesmore Post Office food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Rutland
Cottesmore Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very 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: 36 Main Street, Cottesmore, LE15 7DJ
How it compares in Rutland
That puts Cottesmore Post Office 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% | ← Cottesmore Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Cottesmore Post Office 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 Cottesmore Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| The Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Cottesmore Village Hall Other catering premises | 40 yards away | Exempt | |
| Lavender Mill Care Services Caring Premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Adams and Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 February 2026 |
| Love Food JM Ltd at St Nicholas CEVA Primary School School/college/university | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Rocks By Rail Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 August 2023 |
Questions about Cottesmore Post Office
What is Cottesmore Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Cottesmore Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Cottesmore Post Office 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cottesmore Post Office last inspected?
Cottesmore Post Office 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 Cottesmore Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cottesmore Post Office compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and Cottesmore Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects Cottesmore Post Office 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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