The Elms Pub \& Kitchen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oadby and Wigston
The Elms Pub \& Kitchen 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: The Elms, Bushloe End, Wigston, LE18 2BA
How it compares in Oadby and Wigston
In Oadby and Wigston, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Elms Pub \& Kitchen sits behind roughly 261 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 261 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 38 | 12% | ← The Elms Pub \& Kitchen | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 82 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Elms Pub \& Kitchen 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 Elms Pub \& Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue Christian Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
| Cedar Court Care Home- HC-One Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| All Saints Primarty School School/college/university | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Casa Nostra Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cafe Bocca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Birkett House School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Buddies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about The Elms Pub \& Kitchen
What is The Elms Pub \& Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Elms Pub \& Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oadby and Wigston Council on 8 May 2025.
Is The Elms Pub \& Kitchen 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 Elms Pub \& Kitchen last inspected?
The Elms Pub \& Kitchen was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oadby and Wigston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Elms Pub \& Kitchen?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Elms Pub \& Kitchen compare to other places in Oadby and Wigston?
82% of the 317 rated food businesses in Oadby and Wigston hold the top rating of 5, while The Elms Pub \& Kitchen holds a 4. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oadby and Wigston Council inspects The Elms Pub \& Kitchen 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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