The Half Moon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Melton
The Half Moon 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 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 6 Nottingham Street, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1NW
How it compares in Melton
In Melton, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Half Moon 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 Half Moon | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Half Moon 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 Half Moon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson & Morris - Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Gurkha Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Nickos Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| All Things Nice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Conni's Cakes, Cookies And Coffee Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Generous Briton Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Derek Jones Family Butchers Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| 54A King Street Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about The Half Moon
What is The Half Moon's food hygiene rating?
The Half Moon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Melton Council on 8 March 2024.
Is The Half Moon 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 Half Moon last inspected?
The Half Moon was last inspected on 8 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Half Moon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Half Moon compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, while The Half Moon holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects The Half Moon 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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