South Dale Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lindsey
South Dale Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 9 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: South Dale, Caistor
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts South Dale Service Station among the 598 places in West Lindsey 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 | 598 | 84% | ← South Dale Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 South Dale Service Station 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 South Dale Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caistor Church Of England And Methodist Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Glebe House Residential Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| I Learn Education Caistor Caring Premises | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Nadirah's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 February 2026 |
| Caistor Grammar School School/college/university | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Caistor Food Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| SweetieBelles Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 296 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about South Dale Service Station
What is South Dale Service Station's food hygiene rating?
South Dale Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 14 October 2025.
Is South Dale Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Dale Service Station last inspected?
South Dale Service Station was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at South Dale Service Station?
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 South Dale Service Station compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and South Dale Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects South Dale Service Station 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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