St Lawrence School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Lindsey
St Lawrence School 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 14 March 2025, 16 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: St Lawrence School, Bowl Alley Lane, Horncastle, LN9 5EJ
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so St Lawrence School sits behind roughly 1,920 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ← St Lawrence School | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horncastle School School/college/university | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Simply Luscious Mobile caterer | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Pumba's Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Tanglewood Nursing Home Caring Premises | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Lincolnshire Federation Of Wi'S Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2022 |
| Magpies Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Nurture Hub Day Nursery Caring Premises | 435 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about St Lawrence School
What is St Lawrence School's food hygiene rating?
St Lawrence School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 14 March 2025.
Is St Lawrence School 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 St Lawrence School last inspected?
St Lawrence School was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 16 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 St Lawrence School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Lawrence School compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,163 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while St Lawrence School holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects St Lawrence 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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