Little Shop Of Loveliness food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Melton
Little Shop Of Loveliness holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 2 February 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: 25 High Street, Somerby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2PZ
How it compares in Melton
In Melton, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Little Shop Of Loveliness 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% | ← Little Shop Of Loveliness | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Little Shop Of Loveliness 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 Little Shop Of Loveliness, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group @ Somerby Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Stilton Cheese Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Jill's Place Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| The Grange Therapeutic School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Coffee Shop At Burrough Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2025 |
| John Kelly's London Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Knossington And Somerby Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about Little Shop Of Loveliness
What is Little Shop Of Loveliness's food hygiene rating?
Little Shop Of Loveliness has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Melton Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Little Shop Of Loveliness 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Shop Of Loveliness last inspected?
Little Shop Of Loveliness was last inspected on 2 February 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 Little Shop Of Loveliness?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Shop Of Loveliness compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, while Little Shop Of Loveliness holds a 4. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Little Shop Of Loveliness 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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