Shoestring Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Holland
Shoestring Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 2 3 Boston Road South, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7LR
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Shoestring Cafe among the 614 places in South Holland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 614 | 86% | ← Shoestring Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Shoestring Cafe 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 Shoestring Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2025 |
| Euro plus Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2024 |
| The Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Spalding Store Ltd Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 May 2026 |
| Womens Institute Other catering premises | 72 yards away | Exempt | |
| QD Stores Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2025 |
| Eastern Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 August 2025 |
| Little Miracles Charity Caring Premises | 79 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Shoestring Cafe
What is Shoestring Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Shoestring Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Shoestring Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shoestring Cafe last inspected?
Shoestring Cafe was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shoestring Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shoestring Cafe compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Shoestring Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Shoestring Cafe 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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