Squirrel Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Melton
Squirrel Stores 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 16 February 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: 5 The Sands, Long Clawson, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4PA
How it compares in Melton
That puts Squirrel Stores 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% | ← Squirrel Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Squirrel Stores 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 Squirrel Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clawson Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Long Clawson Baptist Church Other catering premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Long Clawson Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Before And After School Club - Long Clawson Primary School School/college/university | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Elms Farm Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Crown And Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 February 2026 |
| Long Clawson Pre-school School/college/university | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Staff Canteen At Long Clawson Dairy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Squirrel Stores
What is Squirrel Stores's food hygiene rating?
Squirrel Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 16 February 2024.
Is Squirrel Stores 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 Squirrel Stores last inspected?
Squirrel Stores was last inspected on 16 February 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 Squirrel Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Squirrel Stores compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Squirrel Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Squirrel Stores 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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