Willow Farm Country Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Kesteven
Willow Farm Country 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 11 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Farm Shop Willow Farm, Plough Hill, LN4 2AU
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Willow Farm Country Store 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% | ← Willow Farm Country Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Willow Farm Country 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 Willow Farm Country Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branston Booths Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Pottergate Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Dyson Farming Ltd Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
| Potterhanworth CoE Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2016 |
| Chequers Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Hanworth Country Park LLP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 January 2026 |
| Fine Tea Merchants LTD Importers/Exporters | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2017 |
| Cottage Residential Home Caring Premises | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Willow Farm Country Store
What is Willow Farm Country Store's food hygiene rating?
Willow Farm Country Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 11 October 2024.
Is Willow Farm Country 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 Willow Farm Country Store last inspected?
Willow Farm Country Store was last inspected on 11 October 2024, 21 months 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 Willow Farm Country Store?
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 Willow Farm Country Store compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Willow Farm Country Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Willow Farm Country 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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