Mercury News Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rutland
Mercury News Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 30 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: 15 Market Place, Oakham, LE15 6DT
How it compares in Rutland
In Rutland, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Mercury News Shop 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% | ← Mercury News Shop | |
| 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 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 Mercury News Shop 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 Mercury News Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Cottage at Oakham Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2023 |
| The George Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Sarpech Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Hoagies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Leeson's Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Walkers of Oakham Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Hitchen's Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Crown House Care Home Caring Premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about Mercury News Shop
What is Mercury News Shop's food hygiene rating?
Mercury News Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rutland Council on 30 August 2023.
Is Mercury News Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mercury News Shop last inspected?
Mercury News Shop was last inspected on 30 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 Mercury News Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Mercury News Shop compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, while Mercury News Shop holds a 4. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects Mercury News Shop 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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