Kirton Lindsey Primary Kitchen by Compass Group food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Lincolnshire
Kirton Lindsey Primary Kitchen by Compass Group holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 July 2024, 23 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: School Kitchen Kirton Lindsey Primary School, Cornwall Street, Kirton in Lindsey, DN21 4EH
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
In North Lincolnshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Kirton Lindsey Primary Kitchen by Compass Group sits behind roughly 1,066 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,066 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ← Kirton Lindsey Primary Kitchen by Compass Group | |
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 125 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kirton Lindsey Primary Kitchen by Compass Group 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 Kirton Lindsey Primary Kitchen by Compass Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowfield House Caring Premises | 61 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 December 2025 |
| Angies Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| George Kirton Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Teasdales Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Kirton Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2025 |
| The Old Butchers Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Kirton Lindsey Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2025 |
| Creative Cuppa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Kirton Lindsey Primary Kitchen by Compass Group
What is Kirton Lindsey Primary Kitchen by Compass Group's food hygiene rating?
Kirton Lindsey Primary Kitchen by Compass Group has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 15 July 2024.
Is Kirton Lindsey Primary Kitchen by Compass Group safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kirton Lindsey Primary Kitchen by Compass Group last inspected?
Kirton Lindsey Primary Kitchen by Compass Group was last inspected on 15 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kirton Lindsey Primary Kitchen by Compass Group?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kirton Lindsey Primary Kitchen by Compass Group compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,339 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Kirton Lindsey Primary Kitchen by Compass Group holds a 4. 158 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Kirton Lindsey Primary Kitchen by Compass Group 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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