Woodlands Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Lindsey
Woodlands Academy 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 16 May 2024, more than 2 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: Woodlands Academy, Partney Road, Spilsby, PE23 5EJ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Woodlands Academy 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% | ← Woodlands Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Woodlands Academy 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 Woodlands Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Vi Academy School/college/university | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Butlers Mobile caterer | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Beijing Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Spilsby Primary Academy School/college/university | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Eresby School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| New Life Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| The Chef's Grill Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Maddie's Bistro & Bakery at The White Hart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Woodlands Academy
What is Woodlands Academy's food hygiene rating?
Woodlands Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 16 May 2024.
Is Woodlands Academy 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 Woodlands Academy last inspected?
Woodlands Academy was last inspected on 16 May 2024, more than 2 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 Woodlands Academy?
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 Woodlands Academy 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 Woodlands Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Woodlands Academy 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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