Stilton Cheese Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Melton
Stilton Cheese Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 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: The Stilton Cheese, 55 High Street, Somerby, LE14 2PZ
How it compares in Melton
That puts Stilton Cheese Inn 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% | ← Stilton Cheese Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Stilton Cheese Inn 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 Stilton Cheese Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group @ Somerby Primary School School/college/university | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Little Shop Of Loveliness Retailers - other | 5 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 February 2026 |
| Jill's Place Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| The Grange Therapeutic School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Coffee Shop At Burrough Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2025 |
| John Kelly's London Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Knossington And Somerby Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about Stilton Cheese Inn
What is Stilton Cheese Inn's food hygiene rating?
Stilton Cheese Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Stilton Cheese Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stilton Cheese Inn last inspected?
Stilton Cheese Inn was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 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 Stilton Cheese Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stilton Cheese Inn compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Stilton Cheese Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Stilton Cheese Inn 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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