The Shoulder of Mutton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rugby
The Shoulder of Mutton holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Shoulder of Mutton was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Shoulder Of Mutton Public Hous Sawbridge Road, Grandborough, CV23 8DN
How it compares in Rugby
A 1 is rare: only 31 of 819 rated places in Rugby score this low, about one in 26. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 596 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ← The Shoulder of Mutton | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Shoulder of Mutton the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Shoulder of Mutton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2026 |
| The Lost Farm Farmers/growers | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 March 2025 |
| Hidden Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 July 2023 |
| Leam Valley Golf Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| New Leaf Catering Draycote Water Visitor Centre Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| HMP Onley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2022 |
| The Hideaway Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 July 2025 |
| The Onley Beach Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Shoulder of Mutton
What is The Shoulder of Mutton's food hygiene rating?
The Shoulder of Mutton has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Rugby Council on 2 June 2026.
Is The Shoulder of Mutton safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Shoulder of Mutton last inspected?
The Shoulder of Mutton was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Shoulder of Mutton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shoulder of Mutton compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, while The Shoulder of Mutton holds a 1. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects The Shoulder of Mutton 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rugby, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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