The Gables food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Kesteven
The Gables 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 30 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: The Gables, Halfway House Lane, LN6 9HP
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts The Gables among the 860 places in North Kesteven holding top marks, 93% 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 | 860 | 93% | ← The Gables | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 The Gables 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 The Gables, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway Farm Motel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Millies Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aislinn House - Church View School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2022 |
| Alair House - Apple Tree Bungalow Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Araon House - Hawthorn House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Swinderby All Saints County Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2014 |
| Cargill plc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre-School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about The Gables
What is The Gables's food hygiene rating?
The Gables has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 30 July 2025.
Is The Gables 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 The Gables last inspected?
The Gables was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Gables?
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 The Gables compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The Gables is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The Gables 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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