The Sugar Loaf food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Melton
The Sugar Loaf 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
This is a fresh result: The Sugar Loaf was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Nottingham Road, Ab Kettleby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3JB
How it compares in Melton
In Melton, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sugar Loaf 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 Sugar Loaf | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sugar Loaf 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 Sugar Loaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group @ Ab Kettleby Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Lakeview Cafe And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Bouverie Lodge And Through The Gate Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Scalford Court Care Home Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Woodland View Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Leeson Family Butchers Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| The Wellbeing Barn Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Zip Marketplace Ltd Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Sugar Loaf
What is The Sugar Loaf's food hygiene rating?
The Sugar Loaf has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Melton Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Sugar Loaf 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 Sugar Loaf last inspected?
The Sugar Loaf was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Sugar Loaf?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Sugar Loaf compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, while The Sugar Loaf holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects The Sugar Loaf 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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