The Twisted Trout food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rutland
The Twisted Trout 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
This is a fresh result: The Twisted Trout was inspected on 18 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in Rutland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Rutland ratings →
Address: 2 Main Street, Empingham, LE15 8PS
How this rating has changed
The Twisted Trout has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 18 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 4 3 | Worse |
| 18 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Rutland
That puts The Twisted Trout among the 342 places in Rutland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 342 | 86% | ← The Twisted Trout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 64 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Twisted Trout, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara's Store Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Empingham Cricket Club Other catering premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Naughty Delicious@ The Twisted Trout Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Kingswood Education Catering at Empingham Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sykes Lane Cafe & ice cream kiosk at Rutland Water Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about The Twisted Trout
What is The Twisted Trout's food hygiene rating?
The Twisted Trout has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 18 August 2026.
Is The Twisted Trout 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 Twisted Trout last inspected?
The Twisted Trout was last inspected on 18 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rutland Council rather than by the business.
How does The Twisted Trout compare to other places in Rutland?
86% of the 400 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and The Twisted Trout is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects The Twisted Trout 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Twisted Trout is one of 317 rated food businesses in Oakham. See every hygiene rating in Oakham →
Rutland inspects and rates 464 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Rutland →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.rutland.gov.uk/
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