Honest to Goodness food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · South Kesteven
Honest to Goodness holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 September 2023, more than 2 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: Brookside, 13 Spring Lane, Folkingham, NG34 0SJ
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Honest to Goodness 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% | ← Honest to Goodness | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Honest to Goodness 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 Honest to Goodness, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Farm Park Cart Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Folkingham Shop Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Five Bells Care Home Caring Premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Honest to Goodness
What is Honest to Goodness's food hygiene rating?
Honest to Goodness has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 27 September 2023.
Is Honest to Goodness 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Honest to Goodness last inspected?
Honest to Goodness was last inspected on 27 September 2023, more than 2 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 Honest to Goodness?
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 Honest to Goodness 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 Honest to Goodness is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Honest to Goodness 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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