Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Holland
Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2025, 8 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: Palmers Ale House And Kitchen 46 Market Place, Long Sutton, Spalding, PE12 9JF
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen 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% | ← Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen 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 Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snax of Long Sutton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Flavours.pt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 October 2025 |
| Discount Diva Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2023 |
| Captains Chippy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| One Stop Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Chillihut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| My little Farm Shop Retailers - other | 50 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kravings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen
What is Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 23 October 2025.
Is Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen last inspected?
Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 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 Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen?
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 Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen 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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