The Finch's Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rutland
The Finch's Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Finch's Arms was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Finch's Arms, Oakham Road, Hambleton, LE15 8TL
How it compares in Rutland
That puts The Finch's Arms 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% | ← The Finch's Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Finch's Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hambleton Hall Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Anglian Water Bird Watching Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Lyndon Visitor Centre Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Carte Dor Kiosk Watersports at Rutland Water Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Hoggy's Grill Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| The View at Rutland Nursery also the Bakery and the Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Rutland Sailing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Helenium Tea Rooms at Barnsdale Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about The Finch's Arms
What is The Finch's Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Finch's Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Finch's Arms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Finch's Arms last inspected?
The Finch's Arms was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rutland Council rather than by the business.
How does The Finch's Arms compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and The Finch's Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects The Finch's Arms 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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