Whissendine Windmill food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Rutland
Whissendine Windmill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 22 November 2024, 19 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: Whissendine Windmill, Melton Road, Whissendine, LE15 7EU
How it compares in Rutland
In Rutland, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Whissendine Windmill 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% | ← Whissendine Windmill | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Whissendine Windmill 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 Whissendine Windmill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whissendine Sports Club Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Whissendine Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Love Food JM Ltd at Whissendine CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| The White Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Whissendine Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Whissendine Windmill
What is Whissendine Windmill's food hygiene rating?
Whissendine Windmill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rutland Council on 22 November 2024.
Is Whissendine Windmill 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whissendine Windmill last inspected?
Whissendine Windmill was last inspected on 22 November 2024, 19 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 Whissendine Windmill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whissendine Windmill compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, while Whissendine Windmill holds a 4. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects Whissendine Windmill 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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