The Kettleby Cross food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Melton
The Kettleby Cross 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 29 January 2026, 5 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: Wilton Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0UJ
How it compares in Melton
That puts The Kettleby Cross among the 398 places in Melton holding top marks, 85% 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 | 398 | 85% | ← The Kettleby Cross | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 The Kettleby Cross 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 Kettleby Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Diva Other catering premises | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Prima Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Egerton Park Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| All Things Nice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Papa Johns Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Dickinson & Morris - Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Gurkha Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about The Kettleby Cross
What is The Kettleby Cross's food hygiene rating?
The Kettleby Cross has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 29 January 2026.
Is The Kettleby Cross 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 The Kettleby Cross last inspected?
The Kettleby Cross was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months 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 Kettleby Cross?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Kettleby Cross compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and The Kettleby Cross is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects The Kettleby Cross 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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