Barbara's Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rutland
Barbara's Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 September 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: Barbaras Store, 15 Church Street, Empingham, LE15 8PN
How it compares in Rutland
That puts Barbara's Store 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% | ← Barbara's Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Barbara's Store 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 Barbara's Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Twisted Trout Pub/bar/nightclub | 197 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| Empingham Cricket Club Other catering premises | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Naughty Delicious@ The Twisted Trout Mobile caterer | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Love Food JM Ltd at Empingham Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Sykes Lane Cafe & ice cream kiosk at Rutland Water Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Barbara's Store
What is Barbara's Store's food hygiene rating?
Barbara's Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 6 September 2023.
Is Barbara's Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barbara's Store last inspected?
Barbara's Store was last inspected on 6 September 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 Barbara's Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Barbara's Store compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and Barbara's Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects Barbara's Store 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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