The Welby food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Melton
The Welby 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 14 August 2025, 10 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: Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0NP
How it compares in Melton
That puts The Welby 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 Welby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Welby 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 Welby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar Lodge Residential Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Quorn Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Papa Johns Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Feast And The Furious - BBQ Smokehouse Manufacturers/packers | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Little Diva Other catering premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Prima Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Fire & Embers Pizza Mobile caterer | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about The Welby
What is The Welby's food hygiene rating?
The Welby has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 14 August 2025.
Is The Welby 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 Welby last inspected?
The Welby was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 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 Welby?
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 Welby compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and The Welby is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects The Welby 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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