The Wheatsheaf

Oakham

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Wheatsheaf scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 25 March 2026 by Rutland.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Wheatsheaf, from September 2019 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 3 in 2019 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Wheatsheaf.

Food hygiene rating history for The Wheatsheaf
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
25 September 2019	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
25 March 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Wheatsheaf in Oakham has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Wheatsheaf,
2-4 Northgate,
Oakham,
Rutland,
LE15 6QS

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Wheatsheaf. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Wheatsheaf?

Food hygiene at The Wheatsheaf is inspected by Rutland, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.rutland.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Wheatsheaf

What is The Wheatsheaf’s food hygiene rating?

The Wheatsheaf has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 25 March 2026.

When was The Wheatsheaf last inspected?

The Wheatsheaf was last inspected by Rutland on 25 March 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.