Bat and Bottle food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rutland
Bat and Bottle 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 16 October 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: Unit 18d Oakham Enterprise Park, Ashwell Road, Oakham, LE15 7TU
How it compares in Rutland
That puts Bat and Bottle 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% | ← Bat and Bottle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bat and Bottle 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 Bat and Bottle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Day Nursery At Oakham Caring Premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Just So Good Granola Manufacturers/packers | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Kate.Cooks Other catering premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| The Brightways Hub Kitchen Other catering premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| The Food Market At The Village Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| The Garden Village Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Central England Co-Operative Society Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
Questions about Bat and Bottle
What is Bat and Bottle's food hygiene rating?
Bat and Bottle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Bat and Bottle 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 Bat and Bottle last inspected?
Bat and Bottle was last inspected on 16 October 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 Bat and Bottle?
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 Bat and Bottle compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and Bat and Bottle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects Bat and Bottle 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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