Adams and Sons Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rutland
Adams and Sons Ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 3 February 2026, 5 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: Adams Garage, Glaston Road, Morcott, LE15 7DL
How it compares in Rutland
A 2 is rare: only 3 of 410 rated places in Rutland score this low, about one in 137. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 347 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ← Adams and Sons Ltd | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Adams and Sons Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Adams and Sons Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Food JM Ltd at St Nicholas CEVA Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Cottesmore Post Office Distributors/Transporters | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| The Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| The Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Cottesmore Village Hall Other catering premises | 283 yards away | Exempt | |
| Lavender Mill Care Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Love Food JM Ltd at Cottesmore Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about Adams and Sons Ltd
What is Adams and Sons Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Adams and Sons Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Rutland Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Adams and Sons Ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Adams and Sons Ltd last inspected?
Adams and Sons Ltd was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 Adams and Sons Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Adams and Sons Ltd compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, while Adams and Sons Ltd holds a 2. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects Adams and Sons Ltd 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rutland, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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