The Orchard Cafe at Welland Vale Garden Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rutland
The Orchard Cafe at Welland Vale Garden Centre 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
The rating dates from 6 June 2024, 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: Welland Vale Nurseries Ltd, Glaston Road, Uppingham, LE15 9EU
How it compares in Rutland
That puts The Orchard Cafe at Welland Vale Garden Centre 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 Orchard Cafe at Welland Vale Garden Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Orchard Cafe at Welland Vale Garden Centre 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 Orchard Cafe at Welland Vale Garden Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chois Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Silver Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Wings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Souper space at Rutland Community Fridge Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Uppingham Fine Foods Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2023 |
| The Lake Isle Hotel & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| The Uppingham Cellar Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about The Orchard Cafe at Welland Vale Garden Centre
What is The Orchard Cafe at Welland Vale Garden Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Orchard Cafe at Welland Vale Garden Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 6 June 2024.
Is The Orchard Cafe at Welland Vale Garden Centre 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 Orchard Cafe at Welland Vale Garden Centre last inspected?
The Orchard Cafe at Welland Vale Garden Centre was last inspected on 6 June 2024, 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 The Orchard Cafe at Welland Vale Garden Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Orchard Cafe at Welland Vale Garden Centre compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and The Orchard Cafe at Welland Vale Garden Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects The Orchard Cafe at Welland Vale Garden Centre 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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