Food In The Shoes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Uttlesford
Food In The Shoes 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 14 May 2026, 2 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 Three Horse Shoes, Duton Hill, Tilty, CM6 2DX
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Food In The Shoes among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Food In The Shoes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Very 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 Food In The Shoes 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 Food In The Shoes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT Easton C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| The Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Country Court Moat House Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Farmhouse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Granny Slice Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| The Barn Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Stag Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Food In The Shoes
What is Food In The Shoes's food hygiene rating?
Food In The Shoes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Food In The Shoes 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 Food In The Shoes last inspected?
Food In The Shoes was last inspected on 14 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Food In The Shoes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Food In The Shoes compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Food In The Shoes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Food In The Shoes 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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