Torsion Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
Torsion Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 February 2023, more than 3 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: PFI International Kart Circuit, Stragglethorpe Lane, NG32 2AY
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Torsion Bar among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Torsion Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 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 Torsion Bar 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 Torsion Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHL Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Torsion Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Brandon Wood Clay Shooting Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Caythorpe Residential Home Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Red Lion Inn Caythorpe Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Caythorpe & Frieston Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Caythorpe Pre-School Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care) School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Torsion Bar
What is Torsion Bar's food hygiene rating?
Torsion Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 17 February 2023.
Is Torsion Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Torsion Bar last inspected?
Torsion Bar was last inspected on 17 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Torsion Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Torsion Bar compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Torsion Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Torsion Bar 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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