The Gap Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Melton
The Gap Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 July 2025, 11 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: Gap Inn, Church Lane, Muston, NG13 0FD
How it compares in Melton
That puts The Gap Inn 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 Gap Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gap Inn 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 Gap Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe House Muston Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| A E Taylor & Sons Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 July 2025 |
| The Place Independent School Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bottesford Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Bottesford Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Moto Hospitality Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Gap Inn
What is The Gap Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Gap Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 23 July 2025.
Is The Gap Inn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gap Inn last inspected?
The Gap Inn was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 Gap Inn?
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 Gap Inn compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and The Gap Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects The Gap Inn 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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