The Grapes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Melton
The Grapes 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 25 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: 19 Market Place, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1XD
How it compares in Melton
In Melton, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Grapes 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 Grapes | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Grapes 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 Grapes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Fairtrading Post Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Jacksons Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Istanbul Turkish Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Miss B's Tea Room & Gracie's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Kitchen And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about The Grapes
What is The Grapes's food hygiene rating?
The Grapes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Melton Council on 25 November 2025.
Is The Grapes 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 Grapes last inspected?
The Grapes was last inspected on 25 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 The Grapes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Grapes compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, while The Grapes holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects The Grapes 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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