The Old Buttercross food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rutland
The Old Buttercross 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 Old Buttercross was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Old Buttercross, Panniers Way, Barleythorpe, LE15 7US
How it compares in Rutland
That puts The Old Buttercross 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 Old Buttercross | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Old Buttercross 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 The Old Buttercross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Simply Food at BP Oil UK Ltd Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Oakham Grange Nursing and Residential Home Caring Premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Cakehead Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Meat to please you Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Fillings Road Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Johns Whippy Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Contract Distilling Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
Questions about The Old Buttercross
What is The Old Buttercross's food hygiene rating?
The Old Buttercross has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Old Buttercross 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 Old Buttercross last inspected?
The Old Buttercross was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rutland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Buttercross?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Buttercross compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Buttercross is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects The Old Buttercross 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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