Little Pickles food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Holland
Little Pickles 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: 4 Malting Lane, Donington, Spalding, PE11 4XA
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Little Pickles 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% | ← Little Pickles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Little Pickles 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 Little Pickles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Residential Home Caring Premises | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| M and H Butchers Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2026 |
| The Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Donington Pharmacy Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Seng House Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Donington Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| New Sunlight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Amy's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Little Pickles
What is Little Pickles's food hygiene rating?
Little Pickles has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Little Pickles 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 Little Pickles last inspected?
Little Pickles was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Little Pickles?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Pickles compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Little Pickles is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Little Pickles 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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