Rocks By Rail food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rutland
Rocks By Rail holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 August 2023, 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: Rutland Railway Museum, Ashwell Road, Cottesmore, LE15 7FF
How it compares in Rutland
In Rutland, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Rocks By Rail sits behind roughly 347 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 347 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 11% | ← Rocks By Rail | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Rocks By Rail 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 Rocks By Rail, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe’s Pantry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Cottesmore Post Office Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| The Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| The Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Cottesmore Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Lavender Mill Care Services Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Love Food JM Ltd at St Nicholas CEVA Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Adams and Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Rocks By Rail
What is Rocks By Rail's food hygiene rating?
Rocks By Rail has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rutland Council on 10 August 2023.
Is Rocks By Rail safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rocks By Rail last inspected?
Rocks By Rail was last inspected on 10 August 2023, 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 Rocks By Rail?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rocks By Rail compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, while Rocks By Rail holds a 4. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects Rocks By Rail 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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