Donington On Bain Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Lindsey
Donington On Bain Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Donington On Bain Primary School, Main Road, Donington on Bain Louth, LN11 9TJ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Donington On Bain Pre-School 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% | ← Donington On Bain Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Donington On Bain Pre-School 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 Donington On Bain Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donington On Bain Primary Sch School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2014 |
| Post & Pantry Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2019 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2025 |
| J Ward Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Donington On Bain Pre-School
What is Donington On Bain Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Donington On Bain Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 23 March 2022.
Is Donington On Bain Pre-School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Donington On Bain Pre-School last inspected?
Donington On Bain Pre-School was last inspected on 23 March 2022, more than 4 years 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 Donington On Bain Pre-School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Donington On Bain Pre-School 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 Donington On Bain Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Donington On Bain Pre-School 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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