Tollemache Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Melton
Tollemache Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 23 March 2023, more than 3 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: 48 Main Street, Buckminster, Grantham, NG33 5SA
How it compares in Melton
In Melton, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Tollemache Arms sits behind roughly 398 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 398 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ← Tollemache Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Tollemache Arms 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 Tollemache Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feast And Foliage Rutland Mobile caterer | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Buckminster Convenience Store Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| The Coffee Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| SilverApple Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ Buckminster Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| The Blue Dog Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Tollemache Arms
What is Tollemache Arms's food hygiene rating?
Tollemache Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Melton Council on 23 March 2023.
Is Tollemache Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tollemache Arms last inspected?
Tollemache Arms was last inspected on 23 March 2023, more than 3 years 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 Tollemache Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Tollemache Arms compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, while Tollemache Arms holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Tollemache Arms 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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