Church of St John the Baptist food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Kesteven
Church of St John the Baptist holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2025, 6 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: Church Street, NG34 9LJ
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Church of St John the Baptist 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% | ← Church of St John the Baptist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Church of St John the Baptist 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 Church of St John the Baptist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lockets Nursery Caring Premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Heckington Windmill Trust Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2014 |
| 8 Sail Brewery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2013 |
| Miller's House Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Girlguiding Lincolnshire South Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Little Hearts Childminding Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
Questions about Church of St John the Baptist
What is Church of St John the Baptist's food hygiene rating?
Church of St John the Baptist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Church of St John the Baptist 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Church of St John the Baptist last inspected?
Church of St John the Baptist was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 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 Church of St John the Baptist?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Church of St John the Baptist compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Church of St John the Baptist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Church of St John the Baptist 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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