Picks Barn Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rutland
Picks Barn Cafe 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 23 May 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 3 Picks Barn, Luffenham Road, Lyndon, LE15 8TY
How it compares in Rutland
That puts Picks Barn Cafe 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% | ← Picks Barn Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Picks Barn Cafe 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 Picks Barn Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Cafe at Rutland Water Golf Course Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2025 |
| Ahimsa Dairy Foundation Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 August 2025 |
| Rutland Sailing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Hoggy's Grill Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| The View at Rutland Nursery also the Bakery and the Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Edith Weston Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Edith Weston Academy School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Wheatsheaf Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
Questions about Picks Barn Cafe
What is Picks Barn Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Picks Barn Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 23 May 2024.
Is Picks Barn Cafe 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 Picks Barn Cafe last inspected?
Picks Barn Cafe was last inspected on 23 May 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 Picks Barn Cafe?
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 Picks Barn Cafe compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and Picks Barn Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects Picks Barn Cafe 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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