Stamford Beers Direct food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rutland
Stamford Beers Direct 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 10 November 2025, 8 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: Woodside Farm, Unit 36 Ketton Road, Empingham, LE15 8QD
How it compares in Rutland
That puts Stamford Beers Direct 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% | ← Stamford Beers Direct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Stamford Beers Direct 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 Stamford Beers Direct, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilds Lodge School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Barbara's Store Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| The Twisted Trout Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| Love Food JM Ltd at Empingham Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Naughty Delicious@ The Twisted Trout Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Empingham Cricket Club Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Normanton Park Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Sykes Lane Cafe & ice cream kiosk at Rutland Water Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Stamford Beers Direct
What is Stamford Beers Direct's food hygiene rating?
Stamford Beers Direct has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 10 November 2025.
Is Stamford Beers Direct 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 Stamford Beers Direct last inspected?
Stamford Beers Direct was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 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 Stamford Beers Direct?
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 Stamford Beers Direct compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and Stamford Beers Direct is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects Stamford Beers Direct 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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