Generous Briton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Melton
Generous Briton 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 27 February 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: 11 King Street, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1XA
How it compares in Melton
That puts Generous Briton 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% | ← Generous Briton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Generous Briton 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 Generous Briton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Jones Family Butchers Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| 54A King Street Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Miss B's Tea Room & Gracie's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Michelle's Veg Patch Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Fairtrading Post Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about Generous Briton
What is Generous Briton's food hygiene rating?
Generous Briton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 27 February 2024.
Is Generous Briton 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 Generous Briton last inspected?
Generous Briton was last inspected on 27 February 2024, more than 2 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 Generous Briton?
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 Generous Briton compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Generous Briton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Generous Briton 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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