Northern Life Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Lindsey
Northern Life Care holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 May 2018, more than 8 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: 90 Brackenborough Road, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0AQ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Northern Life Care 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% | ← Northern Life Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 92 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 Northern Life Care 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 Northern Life Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordes Kitchen Mobile caterer | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2021 |
| Fat Daddy's Smoke Shack Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Brackenborough Newsagents Ltd Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2021 |
| Demi'S Kitchen Mobile caterer | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Lincs Bar Hire Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| East Coast Homeless Outreach Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Augustino Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2021 |
| Louth Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about Northern Life Care
What is Northern Life Care's food hygiene rating?
Northern Life Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 31 May 2018.
Is Northern Life Care 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northern Life Care last inspected?
Northern Life Care was last inspected on 31 May 2018, more than 8 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 Northern Life Care?
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 Northern Life Care compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,163 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Northern Life Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Northern Life Care 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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Northern Life Care is one of 206 rated food businesses in Louth. See every hygiene rating in Louth →
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