Bouverie Lodge And Through The Gate Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Melton
Bouverie Lodge And Through The Gate 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 18 November 2025, 7 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: Bouverie Lodge, Melton Road, Nether Broughton, LE14 3ES
How it compares in Melton
That puts Bouverie Lodge And Through The Gate Cafe 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% | ← Bouverie Lodge And Through The Gate Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bouverie Lodge And Through The Gate 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 Bouverie Lodge And Through The Gate Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellbeing Barn Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Midshires Farms Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| The Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Bouverie Lodge And Through The Gate Cafe
What is Bouverie Lodge And Through The Gate Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Bouverie Lodge And Through The Gate Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Bouverie Lodge And Through The Gate 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 Bouverie Lodge And Through The Gate Cafe last inspected?
Bouverie Lodge And Through The Gate Cafe was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 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 Bouverie Lodge And Through The Gate Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bouverie Lodge And Through The Gate Cafe compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Bouverie Lodge And Through The Gate Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Bouverie Lodge And Through The Gate 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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