Esquires Coffee food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rutland
Esquires Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 High Street West, Uppingham, LE15 9QD
How it compares in Rutland
That puts Esquires Coffee 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% | ← Esquires Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Esquires Coffee 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 Esquires Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Simpler Life Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| 5 Elements Cafe and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2025 |
| Scandi Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Staff Bar Uppingham School School/college/university | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Lodestone House @ Lorne Uppingham School School/college/university | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Lodestone House @ West Deyne Uppingham School School/college/university | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Baines Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 57 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 October 2025 |
| The Falcon Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Esquires Coffee
What is Esquires Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Esquires Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Esquires Coffee 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Esquires Coffee last inspected?
Esquires Coffee was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Esquires Coffee?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Esquires Coffee compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and Esquires Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects Esquires Coffee 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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