J Ward food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
J Ward 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 11 December 2025, 7 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: J Ward Supermarket, Main Road, Donington on Bain Louth, LN11 9TJ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts J Ward among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← J Ward | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 J Ward 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 J Ward, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donington On Bain Pre-School School/college/university | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2022 |
| Donington On Bain Primary Sch School/college/university | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2014 |
| Post & Pantry Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2019 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2025 |
Questions about J Ward
What is J Ward's food hygiene rating?
J Ward has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 11 December 2025.
Is J Ward 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 J Ward last inspected?
J Ward was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at J Ward?
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 J Ward compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and J Ward is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects J Ward 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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Understanding this rating
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