Kirk House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Kesteven
Kirk House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 July 2022, more than 4 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: Kirk House, 2 Lincoln Road, LN4 3PT
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Kirk House among the 860 places in North Kesteven holding top marks, 93% 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 | 860 | 93% | ← Kirk House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Kirk House 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 Kirk House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lodge Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| The Reeds Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| PVD Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Picks Butchers Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Kirk House
What is Kirk House's food hygiene rating?
Kirk House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 7 July 2022.
Is Kirk House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kirk House last inspected?
Kirk House was last inspected on 7 July 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kirk House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Kirk House compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Kirk House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Kirk House 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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