The Otter food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North West Leicestershire
The Otter holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Otter was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Otter, London Road, Kegworth, DE74 2EY
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
In North West Leicestershire, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Otter sits behind roughly 643 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 643 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ← The Otter | |
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Otter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roadside Cafe Kegworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 August 2025 |
| Kings Head Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Gallery 119 Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| The Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2026 |
| Co-op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| Sutton Bonington Pre School Play Group Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Zaika Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 April 2026 |
| Oakland And Son Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about The Otter
What is The Otter's food hygiene rating?
The Otter has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 2 June 2026.
Is The Otter 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Otter last inspected?
The Otter was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
How does The Otter compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 786 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, while The Otter holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects The Otter 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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Understanding this rating
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The Otter is one of 143 rated food businesses in Derby. See every hygiene rating in Derby →
North West Leicestershire inspects and rates 988 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North West Leicestershire →
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