Thornton Abbey Maze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Lincolnshire
Thornton Abbey Maze 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 27 August 2025, 10 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: Abbey Farm, Abbey Road, Thornton Curtis, DN39 6AG
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Thornton Abbey Maze among the 1,066 places in North Lincolnshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,066 | 80% | ← Thornton Abbey Maze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 Thornton Abbey Maze 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 Thornton Abbey Maze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Farm Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2021 |
| Websters Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 November 2021 |
| Lancaster Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Salfina Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pine Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2022 |
| East Halton Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 January 2025 |
| East Halton Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Black Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Thornton Abbey Maze
What is Thornton Abbey Maze's food hygiene rating?
Thornton Abbey Maze has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 27 August 2025.
Is Thornton Abbey Maze 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 Thornton Abbey Maze last inspected?
Thornton Abbey Maze was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 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 Thornton Abbey Maze?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Thornton Abbey Maze compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,339 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and Thornton Abbey Maze is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Thornton Abbey Maze 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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