The Blue Dog Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Melton
The Blue Dog 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 5 February 2026, 5 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: 46 Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, NG33 5RQ
How it compares in Melton
That puts The Blue Dog 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% | ← The Blue Dog 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 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 The Blue Dog 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 Blue Dog Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group @ Buckminster Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| SilverApple Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Feast And Foliage Rutland Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Tollemache Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 March 2023 |
| Buckminster Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| The Coffee Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about The Blue Dog Inn
What is The Blue Dog Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Dog Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 5 February 2026.
Is The Blue Dog 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 The Blue Dog Inn last inspected?
The Blue Dog Inn was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 Blue Dog Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Blue Dog Inn compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Dog Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects The Blue Dog 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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