Food hygiene ratings in North Kesteven
North Kesteven inspects and rates 971 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 917 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 54 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in North Kesteven
Standards here are high: 93% of rated businesses in North Kesteven hold the top score of 5, and 99% hold a 4 or better. Not one currently sits at 2 or below, unusual, and worth knowing if you are choosing where to eat.
| 5 out of 5 | 854 | 93% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in North Kesteven
Food hygiene ratings for each town North Kesteven inspects.
- Sleaford 136 places
- North Hykeham 80 places
- Waddington 31 places
- Metheringham 27 places
- Bracebridge Heath 19 places
- Branston 18 places
- Navenby 18 places
- Heckington 16 places
- Ruskington 15 places
Recently inspected in North Kesteven
The most recent inspections published by North Kesteven, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadenham PFS | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Curtis of Lincoln Ltd | Manufacturers/packers | 4 - Good | 3 September 2026 |
| Cook Stars Nottinghamshire East | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Lincoln Water Park | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Hetty's Kiosk Rec | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2026 |
| Nonna Nic's Italian food | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Hawthorn Cottage Bees | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Peking Chef | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| York House Nursing Home | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Welbourn Manor | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| The Brass Windmill | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Magna House | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in North Kesteven
No food business in North Kesteven currently holds a 0 or 1 rating.
Questions about food hygiene in North Kesteven
How many food businesses does North Kesteven rate?
North Kesteven publishes food hygiene ratings for 971 businesses, of which 917 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in North Kesteven?
93% of rated businesses in North Kesteven hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in North Kesteven have a bad hygiene rating?
None. No rated food business in North Kesteven currently scores 2 or below.
Who inspects food businesses in North Kesteven?
Environmental health officers employed by North Kesteven carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in North Kesteven
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-03. Browse all UK councils →