Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store 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 3 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Whaplode Food Store 217 High Road, Whaplode, Spalding, PE12 6TJ
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store among the 614 places in South Holland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 614 | 86% | ← Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Very 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argo Petroleum Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 December 2025 |
| Golden Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Whaplode C E Primary School School/college/university | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Whaplode tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Whaplode St Mary's Church Other catering premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Lincs Cake Dec Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Fields Farm Nature Play & Therapy CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store
What is Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 3 May 2025.
Is Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store last inspected?
Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store was last inspected on 3 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store 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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