The Crown Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Melton
The Crown Inn 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 30 April 2026, 2 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: 7 Debdale Hill, Old Dalby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3LF
How it compares in Melton
In Melton, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Crown Inn 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% | ← The Crown Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Crown 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 The Crown Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dalby Village Hall Other catering premises | 275 yards away | Exempt | |
| Old Dalby Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Old Dalby Pre-School Caring Premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Hunters Lodge Retirement Home Caring Premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Signature Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about The Crown Inn
What is The Crown Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Crown Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Melton Council on 30 April 2026.
Is The Crown Inn 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 The Crown Inn last inspected?
The Crown Inn was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 The Crown Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crown Inn compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, while The Crown Inn holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects The Crown 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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