The Wheel Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Charnwood
The Wheel 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 9 October 2025, 9 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: 1768-1770 Melton Road, LE7 4YS
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts The Wheel Inn among the 1,052 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,052 | 80% | ← The Wheel Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 176 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Wheel Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beardsley's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| St Michaels & All Angels Primary School School/college/university | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Horse and Groom Pub/bar/nightclub | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2026 |
| HCC International Insurance Company Plc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Ashford House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Beedles Lake Golf Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| East Goscote Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| East Goscote Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
Questions about The Wheel Inn
What is The Wheel Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Wheel Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 9 October 2025.
Is The Wheel 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 Wheel Inn last inspected?
The Wheel Inn was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
How does The Wheel Inn compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Wheel Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects The Wheel 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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