Belvoir Castle The Aviary Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Melton
Belvoir Castle The Aviary Tearoom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 August 2024, 23 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: Belvoir Castle, Belvoir, NG32 1PE
How it compares in Melton
That puts Belvoir Castle The Aviary Tearoom among the 398 places in Melton 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 | 398 | 85% | ← Belvoir Castle The Aviary Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 73 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 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 Belvoir Castle The Aviary Tearoom 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 Belvoir Castle The Aviary Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvoir Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Vale House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | Exempt | |
| Belvoir Butcher And Farm Shop Food Truck Other catering premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| Belvoir Butchers And Farm Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Belvoir Castle The Aviary Tearoom
What is Belvoir Castle The Aviary Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Belvoir Castle The Aviary Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Belvoir Castle The Aviary Tearoom 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Belvoir Castle The Aviary Tearoom last inspected?
Belvoir Castle The Aviary Tearoom was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Belvoir Castle The Aviary Tearoom?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Belvoir Castle The Aviary Tearoom compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Belvoir Castle The Aviary Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Belvoir Castle The Aviary Tearoom 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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