The Snack Shack at Tiny Steps Petting Farm food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Kesteven
The Snack Shack at Tiny Steps Petting Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 July 2025, 11 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: Peterborough Road, Thurlby, PE10 0EL
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Snack Shack at Tiny Steps Petting Farm among the 918 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 84% 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 | 918 | 84% | ← The Snack Shack at Tiny Steps Petting Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 81 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 The Snack Shack at Tiny Steps Petting Farm 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.
Questions about The Snack Shack at Tiny Steps Petting Farm
What is The Snack Shack at Tiny Steps Petting Farm's food hygiene rating?
The Snack Shack at Tiny Steps Petting Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 14 July 2025.
Is The Snack Shack at Tiny Steps Petting Farm 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Snack Shack at Tiny Steps Petting Farm last inspected?
The Snack Shack at Tiny Steps Petting Farm was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Snack Shack at Tiny Steps Petting Farm?
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 The Snack Shack at Tiny Steps Petting Farm compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The Snack Shack at Tiny Steps Petting Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Snack Shack at Tiny Steps Petting Farm 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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