Sid's Fruit & Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Melton
Sid's Fruit & Veg holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 April 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: 14 Queen Street, Bottesford, NG13 0AH
How it compares in Melton
That puts Sid's Fruit & Veg 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% | ← Sid's Fruit & Veg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sid's Fruit & Veg 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 Sid's Fruit & Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Venue 12 Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bottesford Fish & Chip Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2025 |
| Oriental Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| The Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Pauls Restaurant And Wine Lounge / Pauls At Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 January 2025 |
| Smash City Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| The Rutland Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Sid's Fruit & Veg
What is Sid's Fruit & Veg's food hygiene rating?
Sid's Fruit & Veg has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 11 April 2024.
Is Sid's Fruit & Veg 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sid's Fruit & Veg last inspected?
Sid's Fruit & Veg was last inspected on 11 April 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 Sid's Fruit & Veg?
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 Sid's Fruit & Veg compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Sid's Fruit & Veg is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Sid's Fruit & Veg 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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