Peking Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Lindsey
Peking Chef holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Peking Chef was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 High Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HP
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Peking Chef among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← Peking Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Peking Chef 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 Peking Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Little Caesar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Sweet Treats Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 1 February 2018 |
| Just One More Bike Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Bar Unico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Sunny's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Lincolnshire Co-Op Horncastle Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2019 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
Questions about Peking Chef
What is Peking Chef's food hygiene rating?
Peking Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Peking Chef 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Peking Chef last inspected?
Peking Chef was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Peking Chef?
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 Peking Chef compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Peking Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Peking Chef 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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