Lodestone House @ New House Uppingham School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rutland
Lodestone House @ New House Uppingham School 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 23 April 2026, 2 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: New House, North Street West, Uppingham, LE15 9SG
How it compares in Rutland
That puts Lodestone House @ New House Uppingham School 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% | ← Lodestone House @ New House Uppingham School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lodestone House @ New House Uppingham School 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 Lodestone House @ New House Uppingham School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens at Central Garage Uppingham Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| One Stop Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Uppingham School Shop Retailers - other | 137 yards away | Exempt | |
| 5 Elements Cafe and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2025 |
| Staff Bar Uppingham School School/college/university | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Esquires Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Lodestone House @ Buttery Uppingham School School/college/university | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Lodestone House @ New House Uppingham School
What is Lodestone House @ New House Uppingham School's food hygiene rating?
Lodestone House @ New House Uppingham School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Lodestone House @ New House Uppingham School 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 Lodestone House @ New House Uppingham School last inspected?
Lodestone House @ New House Uppingham School was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 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 Lodestone House @ New House Uppingham School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Lodestone House @ New House Uppingham School compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and Lodestone House @ New House Uppingham School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects Lodestone House @ New House Uppingham School 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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