Lily and Honey food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rutland
Lily and Honey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 February 2024, 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: Unit 5 Knights Yard, Gaol Street, Oakham, LE15 6AQ
How it compares in Rutland
That puts Lily and Honey 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% | ← Lily and Honey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Lily and Honey 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 Lily and Honey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hambleton Bakery Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Ovation Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Catmose Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Otters Fine Foods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Nelsons Butchers Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Beirutna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about Lily and Honey
What is Lily and Honey's food hygiene rating?
Lily and Honey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 2 February 2024.
Is Lily and Honey 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lily and Honey last inspected?
Lily and Honey was last inspected on 2 February 2024, 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 Lily and Honey?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lily and Honey compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and Lily and Honey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects Lily and Honey 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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Lily and Honey is one of 319 rated food businesses in Oakham. See every hygiene rating in Oakham →
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