Wilds lodge School at Crossroads Farm food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rutland
Wilds lodge School at Crossroads Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 4 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: Cross Roads Farm, Grantham Lane, Empingham, PE9 4AG
How it compares in Rutland
That puts Wilds lodge School at Crossroads Farm 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% | ← Wilds lodge School at Crossroads Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Wilds lodge School at Crossroads Farm 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 Wilds lodge School at Crossroads Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Food JM Ltd at Empingham Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Naughty Delicious@ The Twisted Trout Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Empingham Cricket Club Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Barbara's Store Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Wilds Lodge School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| The Twisted Trout Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| OK Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| BP Platinum at Bloodyoaks Service Station Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
Questions about Wilds lodge School at Crossroads Farm
What is Wilds lodge School at Crossroads Farm's food hygiene rating?
Wilds lodge School at Crossroads Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Wilds lodge School at Crossroads Farm 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wilds lodge School at Crossroads Farm last inspected?
Wilds lodge School at Crossroads Farm was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 Wilds lodge School at Crossroads Farm?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wilds lodge School at Crossroads Farm compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and Wilds lodge School at Crossroads Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects Wilds lodge School at Crossroads Farm 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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